I Was Alive Once

I was alive once

Breathing in the scent of earth

Kissing the pearls of rain

Extending my hands

And enveloping the warmth of sun

I was alive once

I danced in the moon light

I ran to the ocean

I made sand castles

And I went with the motions

I was alive once

I questioned, I reasoned

I got angry, and I threatened

I cried in pain

And I cried silly in joy

I was alive once

Once for a very long time

Once a very long time ago

Before I met you

And then I died

I am dead now and forever

I have no voice

I have no fervour

I don’t talk

I just listen

I don’t walk

I just follow

I don’t question

I only answer

In yes and no

I am the skeleton

Of what I was

I represent

What could have been

A great life

But is now a carcass

I was alive once

But I am not anymore

(C) Juztamom

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