We once walked these streets together at a time when 'forever' was something real. Our kisses were gentle pecks, here and there. Missing our aim, on occassion, but sweet with a purity I long for still.
We didn't lie about our dreams together. We just bent our desires to fit our wishes. Our ignorance caught up to us soon enough. I took the high road while you descended down an easier path.
I recall that first morning so long ago. Awaking to a vacancy of empty fitted sheets and tears that replaced the echo of our routine. The sounds of our love absorbed by the plaster walls, still jingle at times.
The pain is gone, and tender memories remain. The high road I treaded upon gives clear views of our long lost past. But, only the lonliest of broken hearts can travel that path.
The streets are quiet now. And I remain, still in love and never the same.
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This was inspired by an 80's tune I heard again recently. 'Only the Lonely' by the Motels.