Lost Dreams

Lost dreams

I remember the days when our love was so new,
You told me you loved me and I said it too.
We went on adventures and together we strode,
The world was our oyster as we travelled the globe.

Our days were filled with happiness and laughter,
We loved every minute and wondered what would come after.
We had hopes for the future, dreams of our life,
With you as my husband and me as your wife.
I dreamt of a family with a son or a daughter,
I followed this path like a lamb to the slaughter.

Life would not be easy, if only we knew,
That the future was not meant for me and for you,
That a demon would reach deep into your mind,
Make you change who you are, be unable to find,
The joy of each day, the pleasures in life,
We would never be joined as both husband and wife.

Your demon is strong, taken over your mind,
Life’s lost its meaning and seems so unkind.
It’s no longer about us but all about you,
I’ve lost you my love, there’s nothing more I can do.

That sickly sweet poison that you drink everyday,
Has stolen you from me, taken you far, far away.
To a place that is lonely and selfish and dark,
With no motivation and none of life’s spark.

For the person I love, the one that I cherish,
I’ve searched for an answer to help you to flourish.
Why can’t magic be real, give me just this one wish,
To wake you and save you from this cruel evil spell,
This all encompassing, living alcohol hell.

Now moving like shadows, few words do we share,
Do you know how I’m feeling, do you see my despair?
Can you see that I’m lonely and riddled with sadness?
Our lives become bitter and filled with this madness.

I’ve done all that I can, the onus is on you,
I can help you no more, there’s nothing else I can do,
But sit here and watch your demise and decay,
Which is something I have to do day after day.

This demon has come and ripped out my heart,
I must leave you my love and make a new start.
To pastures new I must go in the hope I will find,
New dreams for my future, loving ties that will bind.

I believe in my dreams and want them to be,
And so ends the story of you and of me.
I’ll love you forever, you’ll live on in my heart,
But I’m closing the door now, it’s time we must part.

I doubt you will notice as you lie in your haze.
Will you ever look back at those happier days?
Will you wake up and see that something went wrong?
Will you miss me or cry for me when I am gone?

As the door closes slowly I look back one more time,
At the life that we lost to some bottles of wine.
So sadly I realise we were not meant to be,
Goodbye my true love, you forgot about me.