It has been a long time since I felt loved So long, that I have forgotten the feeling I remember the smile that would melt your soul The passionate kiss that was completely intoxicating I remember the pain, the pain is fresh Wounds still healing, only to become scars Like tattoos on the inside, forever present The name now covered with an ocean And flowers soon faded Memories and beliefs forever under skin Webs of deception, love and hate Symbols of life, pictures of fate The stars shine bright through the fire Family over my heart, to stay Loyalty and love to them forever In my hands are freedom and liberty Strength and courage close behind. I do not regret the love I have given And I have truly given it all The good memories remain The bad memories slowly fading Healing begins as seasons change (c) 2006 CJG