Once long ago I fell in love with someone who was the sweetest girl in the world <br /> Once long ago I made love with a betufuul woman <br /> Once long ago I cried for a lost love <br /> Once long ago I prayed for the safety of my lost love <br /> Once long ago I smiled because life was the beast thing I could think of… no she was <br /> Once long ago I cried for the pain that she was suffering <br /> Once not to long ago I fond my self-thinking of the wonderful I made love with <br /> Once not to long ago I fond my self smiling because I remember good times <br /> Once not to long ago I found my self crying because I remember the bad times and the hurt full times <br /> Once not to long ago I found my self caring once again<br /><br />Joe Johnson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/once-long-ago-2/