Until I Met You

Once upon a time I believed in happiness.

I believed in fairy tales and ever after.

Once upon a time I believed in love.

But, then, I met you.

Once upon a time I thought I could do anything.

I believed the world was mine for the taking.

Once upon a time I believed I could be someone.

But, then, I met you.

Once upon a time life seemed carefree

I believed I was beautiful and worthy.

Once upon a time I believed I mattered in this world.

But, then, I met you

Now I know what it means to hurt deep inside.

I now believe you’re only doing time until you die.

Now I know what it feels like to cry.

All this because… I met you.

Now I know that love is wicked and it at times stings.

I also know that tomorrow things won't be, as they now seem.

Once upon a time I never dreamed life could be so complicatedly crazy and extreme.

But, then I met you.

Shea Clarke

09-12-2011