I Loved You Once

I loved you once like sunrays kissing earth, like drenching rain that brings with it new birth. I loved you once like waves that reach for shore, and then receded to come in strength once more I loved you once like stars that pulse with light, held captive to the Milky Way’s delight. I loved you once like moonbeams touching trees that dance within the branches as they please I loved you once like clouds that grace the sky, enchanting scene that draws a whistful sigh I loved you once like tender falling snow embellishing the world in splendid show I loved you once like angels drawing near to bring the needed comfort, hope and cheer I loved you once like flowers dotting land that blushed in bloom of love in fusion grand I loved you once, but once a lifetime fills My life without you is devoid of thrills I loved you once and earth was paradise My sheer delight in love defied disguise I loved you once; I'll love you for all time You’ll never taste a love as sweet as mine I loved you once, and once lives on in me Alas, for you that once is history Eileen Manassian