Such Was Once

Amongst the mist of midday rain I walk beside my heart's pain Subtle images reflect what is not Daydreams shadow things once forgot Pitter patter of moistly wet drops Splatter of rain ticks like a clock Time is still amongst the mist I close my eyes and reminisce Silken skin soothes the touch Long hair of auburn full and lush Eyes that shine from a fiery soul The beauty of a woman I love to hold Keeper of my heart by her firm touch Boyhood memories make innocence blush Gone away I long for more Misty spirit of my adore I bite my lip and taste the mist My heart is cold and adrift Puddles splash at my shoe Do I enjoy missing you Sunbeams break through clouds of rain Silvery visions evaporate within my pain Soft breezes kiss her lips on my face Such was once I shan't replace Wet and damp with a splash of ill Cold and old I begin to feel I open my eyes and close my mind Saving her memory for another time