There once, There was

There once was a time, A time before time A moment of happiness A moment of peace.

There once was a time, A time before time That I knew and can't remember That I cherish and hold onto.

There once was a child, A child born of happiness That experienced no harm That experienced no reality.

There once was a child, A child born of happiness Who didn't have a care Who was cherished and pampered.

There once was a heart, A heart without hurt Which beat happily Which pumped to its silent rhythm.

There once was a heart, A heart without hurt Hiding behind a barrier Hiding oblivious to danger.

There now is a time, A time after time The moment pain The moment of reality.

There now is a time, A time after time That I live and exist That I hate and get hurt.

There now is a teen, A teen with a shadow That experienced too much That experienced true harm.

There now is a teen, A teen with a shadow Who worries every second Who wonders what'll happen.

There now is a heart, A heart that is black Which is now cracked Which is now tainted.

There now is a heart, A heart that is black Hiding in the dark Hiding behind lies.

There once was a person, With a child's innocence That had a mind too much That grew up too fast.

There once was a person, Who could charm and could laugh Who now lies without shame Who wishes but can't obtain.