A long time ago,
I lay alone in darkness.
And felt the shallow beating,
Of my shallow heart.
Consumed by my memories,
Memories of sorrow, and pain.
Then one day you came to me,
Though I know not how or why.
You took me by the hand,
And brought me to the light.
You showed me things I had once thought,
Existed in dreams alone.
You taught me how to laugh once more,
And that my life was special.
How to love, and be loved in turn,
And I thanked you every day.
Then at once you turned your back,
And left this world behind.
I was plunged once more into darkness,
Filled only with despair.
And on some black nights I would call your name,
Yet all that I would hear,
Was the sound of my voice,
Calling out to you.
But now I know that I can carry on.
And even though you have left my life,
I have no need to mourn.
As long as I remember,
You have given me the greatest gifts of all:
Memories of life, and love.