"Melancholy Libretto"

Within my soul lies…

The child that lost her dreams
Somewhere along the broken road
Silent in her disenchantment
Tears hidden midst the rain
Eyes conveying deep sorrow
Once believing in fairy tales
Integrity in humankind
Love, peace and happiness
Burning desire to take wing
To soar beyond the stars
Believing she could touch the moon
And snow would fall in July
Racing with the wind
To run wild and free
Roaming open fields
Like a horse absent from captivity
A majestic dancing flame
Talents were of many
Obstacles too broad
Simplicity of vigor and essence
Not often understood
Delving below the surface
Meaning in the smallest of things
Magical moments lost in nature
So much to give
So much stolen
Misplaced in a brutal existence
Seeking a safe harbor
A soft place to fall
Dreaming of a perfect love
Arms of warmth and comfort
Offering her heart without restraint
Loving so deeply it hurt
Yearning to love and be loved
Betrayed again and yet again
Bleeding from the sword’s fresh stab
Course of years brought weakness
Looking death in its many eyes
Her very life denied
A demon inflicted without invitation
Tired of the internal battle
Losing the hostile war
The torrent flood threatens
Rising, eluding existence
Draping black arctic shadows
Shattered glass cut too deep
Wondering if any part remains
Original song lost between prayers’ plea
Allowing the dream to die
Melancholy libretto wrote in heart’s loss