Were you but an illusion passing by my way
Did I really heard the words, that to I, you clearly did say
Were your texts to me some figment in my mind
Did my eyes see you or am I truly blind
I cannot answer any of the above for I truly do not know
Something just told me I had to let you go
I still do not understand what happened between us
I just cannot understand, why you made such a fuss
You made me feel like a princess, sitting on her throne
The the text came, out of my life you had definitely gone
My instincts they were right, I knew you would not come
Just a note on an envelope, then I realised you had run
I do not know what changed your mind or even if it was with me
I know the illusion was perfectly set and I was where I wanted to be
With you I just could see a life, one I had but in dreams
But for me I was still dreaming, at least that is how it seems
But one thing I do have is memories, even if not real
You had my heart voluntary, yet my happiness you tried to steal
You set up a stage play, and then you played your role
Not even a true explanation, but I guess that is how my bell did toll
But I am not left behind bitter, never will I play that part
I have a true understanding of life, and always know where to start
With every start there is an ending, was just a shame it was so soon
You made me jump on cloud nine, but you never managed to get me over the moon.
Jul 21, 2010
Jul 21, 2010 at 4:42 PM UTC
Were you but an illusion passing by my way
Did I really heard the words, that to I, you clearly did say
Were your texts to me some figment in my mind
Did my eyes see you or am I truly blind
I cannot answer any of the above for I truly do not know
Something just told me I had to let you go
I still do not understand what happened between us
I just cannot understand, why you made such a fuss
You made me feel like a princess, sitting on her throne
The the text came, out of my life you had definitely gone
My instincts they were right, I knew you would not come
Just a note on an envelope, then I realised you had run
I do not know what changed your mind or even if it was with me
I know the illusion was perfectly set and I was where I wanted to be
With you I just could see a life, one I had but in dreams
But for me I was still dreaming, at least that is how it seems
But one thing I do have is memories, even if not real
You had my heart voluntary, yet my happiness you tried to steal
You set up a stage play, and then you played your role
Not even a true explanation, but I guess that is how my bell did toll
But I am not left behind bitter, never will I play that part
I have a true understanding of life, and always know where to start
With every start there is an ending, was just a shame it was so soon
You made me jump on cloud nine, but you never managed to get me over the moon.
© J Taylor (Gautier)
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