Happiness was in the days
and times when you were here
The times I held you in my arms
whispering in your ear

The times when words were vacant
and laughter filled the space
The times your love let lose
and my heart did then give chase

Happy were those days
knowing that you were near
though all things must come to end
my heart still holds you dear

A life with you apart from me
is a hollow vacant shell
the words die down
the laughter stops
my own tormented hell

Happy were the days
to be held just one last time
and end this burning pain
to know that you are mine

The earth now drinks my tears
a wash of mournful grays
if only you were here
Happy were those days