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Illusion

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.

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Written by
jay-taylor
Scottish
Published
Jul 21, 2010
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© J Taylor (Gautier)

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