"Long Ago When I Was."

Long ago when I was young,
Before the moon blocked out the sun,
When the world was good & pure…
We assumed love would endure.

Long ago when I was true
I could stand to look at you.
Never thought before I spoke.
Wasn’t afraid of the smoke.

Long ago when I was strong
No one said that trust was wrong,
So I opened up my heart
To each lie you’d soon impart.

Long ago when I was joy
I would fall for any ploy.
Innocence played in my eyes,
Unaware of my demise.

Long ago when I was hope
I could breathe; I could cope.
Sorrows were just temporary,
Nothing that I couldn’t carry.

Long ago when I was me,
Without insecurity,
I wasn’t ashamed to cry
Over an age-old lullaby.

Long ago is gone and past.
Ignorance just doesn’t last.
So this was another test.
Yes, dear, you’re just like the rest.

　

　

　

Christina Sawyer © 2010