some people mourn over the lovers they lost
who may live in different parts of town
who may live in different cities, different countries
or sometimes halfway across the world
therefore it's reasonable that they be utterly upset
or so they say

to them, it is only okay
because they are unable to see them on a daily basis
but what if i told you
that the one i love lives just one block away?
many people would think
"wow, you're definitely luckier than most people"

but tell me
do you know what it feels like
to live one block away from the person you love
who's heart is taken by someone else
and never being able to see them
or build up the nerve
to even say hi?

as i stare out the streetcar window
i wish that maybe, just maybe
you would walk up the stairs of this same streetcar
see my face & just stare
the way that you used to
and maybe that one glance
would make you fall in love with me
all over again
maybe, just maybe

*a

I'm dreaming beside the creek
I'm dreaming of skies with aurora hue
I'm dreaming beside the ocean
Of angels singing and playing their golden harps
I'm dreaming in the forest
Of fairies dancing on the pine needle
And moss carpeted forest floor
I'm dreaming in the woodlands
Of a place where time is eternal
And where wishes come alive
A place where dreams, fantasy, and illusions exist
I'm dreaming in the meadow
Of a world to call my own
Free of pain and sorrow
Where nothing bad or tragic ever happens
And where everything is sheer bliss
And pure magic
I'm dreaming in fields of flowers
Of true love that lasts forever
With no hearts ever broken
Or no tears ever shed
I'm dreaming on the mountain
Of a friend who understands
One whose always there to hold my hand
And tell me it's okay
The one who puts their arms around me
Or offers me a shoulder whenever I cry
I'm dreaming on the shores of time
Of orchestras singing me lullabies
Whenever I feel sleepy or tired
Or perhaps playing a tune to calm me down
Whenever I feel panicky because I'm scared
I'm dreaming underneath a tree
While the sun slants it's rays across my cheeks
Dreaming of everything pretty
Of life calm and cool
Forever tranquil
I'm dreaming of all the things
That make you and me happy
The things that are so pleasant and cheerful
I'm dreaming about you as well
And when I wake up from these
Happy and all-too-short journeys
I wonder, are you dreaming about me too?

*~Marian~

they say love is patient
they say love is kind
but how would love be
in the wrong state of mind?

you think you're attracted
but what if it's just the looks?
you're only feeling lonely
which is the reason you're hooked

don't fall in love
when you're feeling alone
fall in love when the time is right

for i know how it all ends up
our memories that were once so colourfully vivid
have turned black and white

*a