You went without a warning thus <br />And left my soul to time and dust <br />A thing so pure that once blossom and bud <br />Is now sadly, a dried up pod <br /> <br />Oh, you came with such charm and style, <br />Glaze with smiles to beguile. <br />Now only darkness linger here, <br />A flickering shadow of what once was there. <br /> <br />I sought restlessly through time and space, <br />To stand bravely before your face <br />And hope you have pity as I plea; <br />Give back that which you stole from me. <br /> <br />The smile that once adorn my face <br />A spirit so free and full of grace <br />A child-like laughter and heart so pure <br />The me that all once adore. <br /> <br /> <br />I've covered all mirrors in and around, <br />My heart only murmur without song or sound. <br />Oh, where's the face I once look upon? <br />The kiss, the smile that once greet the morn. <br /> <br />There's a darkness stirring deep within, <br />And evil gives a silent grin, <br />As I muster one last plea; <br />Give back that which you stole from me.<br /><br />Cheryl Griffith<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-43/
