There was a time
When breathing simply happened
When sidewalks had no end
When stars were something kissable
When the night was a speckled blanket.
When laughing got you drunk
When there was always something like sugar
When dreams came with both the moon and the sun
When headlights led to promises
When rain meant feet to dance.
When daisies grew inside your head
When the moon was still a mystery
When candy stores were everywhere
When teeth were like a prize.
There was a time
When we were so alive.
But that was before the shadows came.