Not So Long Ago

Not so long ago beneath a bright blue summer’s sky There your eyes met mine how wondrous was the sight; We walked together hand-in-hand long into the night. Not so long ago I held you firmly in my arms That we should never part or you wander from my side; We promised then our love to share never more to hide. Not so long ago in a hostile foreign land I held your picture tight, and kissed your lovely face; I wondered how you spent your day, longing for your embrace. Not so long ago I heard your familiar, lovely voice Though we couldn’t touch I wiped away your tears; I’ll be home before you’ll know it to quiet all your fears. Not so long ago you found me standing in a crowd There our love embraced and never to let go; I cherished every single moment more than you should know. Not so long ago I watched the autumn’s setting sun With shadows growing long and hours passing by We tasted love’s sweetest nectar, and sorrow’s bitter cry. Not so long ago beneath a bright blue summer’s sky There your eyes met mine how wondrous was the sight; We walked together hand-in-hand long into the night.