The Stranger I Once Knew

The Stranger I Once Knew

Who are you?
I can't see
just a distant memory
a tiny imprint on my soul
that reminds me wherever I go
of someone I once knew
you


I remember when
the candles flickered for you and I
the light inside you
shined so bright
it burned beauty
in all those you came in contact with


I always felt blessed
special
to just be within your powerful presence
that alone,
got me high
there was just this special thing about you
that light once again
it shined on others everywhere you'd go
you'd light up their skies
you'd make them believe
was I a fool to believe?


One on one
you had the gift
of making others truely feel like it was just you and them
the universe yours
every star yours
magic was possible
everything seemed possible


Slowly the lights dim
the stars fall
when she comes around
such a pity
how could a flame this strong
suddenly become so weak?
the light must have belonged to someone else
because when she's around
all you are,
all you'll remain,
is the stranger I once knew
lost to me
lost to yourself
lost to everyone else

the light finally goes out
in darkness
you shall remain