I remember a time
when your love was mine
I'd yet to learn pains definition.
The days were so long
dragging on in their songs
second thoughts never garnered contrition.
Our voices were sweet
I frolicked in peat
lost in a whirlwind of wonder
I never glimpsed the day
that fateful evening in May
when our hearts were all torn asunder.
We played sexy games
spoke of warriors on plains
pretending our swords contained magic
I my sleep I dared not dream
of skinflicks obscene
a life once beautiful turned tragic.
I remember a life
before all the strife
full to the brim with promise
I'm not sure if I'll know
If I'll reap what I sowed
when I killed devoid of all malice.