listening to: vangelis - so long ago, so clear

so long ago, so clear
sudden thoughts of someone become crystallized.
when you find out that cards,
calls,
messages,
sent, over and over,
on birthdays, year after year,
stand for nought
as compared to a simple message from another friend.
the sadness
but more so the emptiness
is unbearable.
the irony of the situation is deep;
that mere hours past of a thought of someone
a presence
uncalled for, yet hoped for, longed for
returns
but remains only an idea in the mind
unattainable.
the laughter, the pleasure of the day
fades away
like the rain sweeps away
the dross of this human life.
i realize.
my one and only true wound
remains,
unhealed.

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once, we did run
how we chased a million stars
and touched as only one can

once, we did play
how the past delivered you
amidst our youth we'd dream away, away

ss if I knew the words I'm sure you'll hear
of how we met as you recall so clear

once, we did love
long ago how did I forget
holding you so closely
look, how I move
chance would have me glance at you
to know how you move me, me

all barriers fall around us as we hear
of memories known and matters so long ago, so clear

once, we did run
how we chased a million stars
and touched as only one can...