Beautiful was the morning of us,
Soft as the rising sun.
Love danced freely in our hearts,
And every day felt young.
Even the shadows looked lovely,
Because your smile gave them light.
The clouds above seemed golden,
Turning darkness into bright.
My heart was full of laughter,
Peace lived in my soul.
I believed our love was endless,
Complete and pure and whole.
No fear could touch my thinking,
No doubt could shake my mind.
I walked beside your promises,
Certain they were kind.
Though life had offered warnings,
I paid them little care.
I thought the bond between us
Was far too strong to tear.
Many spoke with gentle wisdom,
But I refused to see.
Youthful love had closed my eyes
To what could truly be.
Then slowly came the distance,
Quiet as the falling rain.
Smiles faded into silence,
And joy dissolved in pain.
Now the nights feel cold and empty,
The stars no longer shine.
For the hands that once held tightly
No longer rest in mine.
Still, within this broken heart,
One truth remains the same:
Beautiful was the beginning,
Even though love never stayed.
