Reflections of an old woman; memories of a lover who has gone into eternity. |
Some Goodbyes Never Come (An Old Woman) An old woman thinks back to a time of smiles Of innocence or of days gone wild. Smiling as if A secret is known Of a devious plan, Or seeds she's sown. The reds and blues Of flowers seen, Of childhood whims And millions of dreams Of lover's freedoms Of days "locked in." Taking her heart to where Only fantasies had been. She remembers false loves, And only one ever true, That very first glance When both he and she knew That unique peace Only few ever find, A dream became real. True love's never blind. They'd talk about nature and the sky's many hues, of things they'd done And what they wanted to do. Never, ever one time Were angry words said. Their chattering always positive Like in fairy tales read. Then one day her smile faded From her face evermore. When one day after work She walked through home's door. On the news it was told Her lover was killed. His heart now lies cold. Love eternally stilled. But today she still smiles Though her heart's always numb. She had one Special Hello But the Goodbye didn't come. Vicki Lynne May 3, 2004 |