I ONCE WAS IN LOVE

I ONCE WAS IN LOVE

I once was in love . . . through my bones and into my soul, 

But when it was gone it took a big toll.

I once was in love . . . a love that was my whole world,

But there I was with my life in a twirl.

I once was in love . . . things were good, everything was right,

But now it is nowhere in sight.

I once was in love . . . it lifted me up, it brought me so high,

Then I was sad, all I could do was cry.

I once was in love . . . a love I could touch, a love that was real,

Now I can't breathe; now I can't feel.

I once was in love . . . it felt like forever, it felt so true,

Now I'm so lost I don't know what to do.

I once was in love . . . and that's all I could think about,

Now all that's left is pain, of that there's no doubt.

I once was in love . . . so deep that it made me want to sing a song,

Then it seemed like I had done something wrong.

I once was in love . . . everything was so shinny and bright,

Then the sun went down, now all I see is night.

I once was in love . . . it was filled with passion and lust.

Then there was a storm, and now all that’s left is dust.

I once was in love . . . this love was going to set me free.

Then the writing on the wall said it wasn't meant to be.

I once was in love . . . it was great, it was so much fun.

Then something change and it was over and done.

I once was in love . . . and that's all I wanted from you.

Then the days turned black and I turned blue.

I once was in love . . . and I was sure that this love was sent from above.

Things didn't work, but that's OK, because I can always say . . . I once was in love.

STANLEY HENDRIX

5/21/10

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