Reality

I ran with flights of fantasy
Where none be sad or hurt
Where love and peace of mind
Were the lessons to be learnt

But now I face reality
With many stops and starts
While longing for my old fantasies
Because reality breaks my heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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