The Ashes In The Shadows
(Verse 1)
Was any of it real, this love we knew?
Gazing deep with your eyes of brown, so surreal,
In your mind, I was a dream spun tight,
But where did my love go, lost from sight?
(Pre-Chorus)
You never cherished my flaws with grace,
While I let yours slide, a quiet embrace,
I became routine, dull and gray,
Now you live without me, day by day.
(Chorus)
I yearn for you, but can't bear the pain,
Was my youth just fuel for your gain?
I don’t miss what we had, just you,
A masterpiece you once held true.
(Verse 2)
Displayed on your mantle, a treasure so bright,
Then cast aside, in the fireplace, out of light,
In public, you held me, kissed me so sweet,
Alone, you fell into oblivion, a bitter retreat.
(Pre-Chorus)
I can’t believe I still crave to return,
Yet the thought of it makes my nerves burn,
Should I surrender or chase dreams that just sit and gleam,
Accept a “one day” that’s not what it seems?
(Chorus)
Why did you dream of yourself in our bed?
Will you confess the truths left unsaid?
Am I no longer what you need?
I gave my all, but grew weak.
(Bridge)
In return, only cold resistance and disdain,
You deserve solitude, but letting go is a chain,
You’ll sink into despair and endless chore,
Yet change remains a distant shore.
(Verse 3)
You dimmed my light, stole my spark,
Said I was your best, then left me in the dark,
Your words were sweet but turned to dust,
Jealousy and harshness left me to adjust.
(Chorus)
Push my love away like a loaded gun,
You never thought I’d be the one to run,
Now I forgive, though it’s hard to part,
Everything is on your terms, tearing me apart.
(Outro)
Now I forgive, though it’s hard to let go,
Everything is on your terms, tearing me apart,,
In the shadows of love, where we once danced,
I find my strength, and take my final chance.
-aubs
July 31, 2024
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