Once

ONCE....... Once when life was light I dreamt of time-travelling and Dwelling with stars Once when my heart was boundless I dreamt of adventures and discovering new worlds Once when my mind was free I dared to dream I was a princess or the best Avenger fighter Once when my soul was younger I knew no sorrow's peak Just scrapes that would be patched up by end of day Now that my soul is here It no longer imagines flying with butterflies Now that my mind is here It only dares to think of what may come tomorrow Now that my heart is here all it tries is to hide from sorrow Now that life is a little older The dreams are a little slower Imagination looks no further than the reality of sight The bird songs in the trees The clouds up high in the sky The imaginary friends of toddlers The abundant stars that sparkle like diamonds Still try to put a spark Into this life that was once light And a soul that once believed