In Ages Past

In Ages Past
Scrivener Blooms


Once upon a time we knew each other,
What seems like so long ago,
When there were ladies fair and the castles were besieged
          by dragons.

We knew each other, you and I;
And even though we spent so much time at odds,
At the end of the day, there were precious few others that
          I could trust.

I think you felt the same way, way back then,
Or at least I like to pretend;
I don't know anymore what's really the truth, and what
          is only ether.

But I know that time continues to move forwards,
And I know you've gone to the city,
While here I live in the forest, so far away from you
          and what we had.

The world has changed from the past we shared,
When you and I were young,
And we were dumb enough to think we understood
          the world.

The eras move on, and I know that people move on too;
I wish they didn't have to,
But I know it's for the best: you are gone, even if I am
          still here.

Maybe one day, far away, when the world revolves again,
We'll meet a second time,
And I'll see you, and share with you a hello, even if I know that
          it will just lead to goodbye.

But that time again, will be sweeter for the memories,
Even if bittersweet, and regretful,
Of what we could have had if the world had waited only for
         a moment;

          but that time is past.
          goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
          and i close the door on

         
a memory;
but it remains unlatched.