Separate Paths

Two hearts thrust onto separate paths, Love's pledges no longer declared, Fading into oblivion..... Those tender moments we once shared My heart learned to sing.... now it cries, In the corner glows a small fire, A flame that gives not light nor heat, Just an ember of love's desire The silence is overwhelming, The absence of love's calming word Shatters the morning's gray lining, Love's crystal clear vision, now blurred My eyes grow dark, here comes the rain, Another storm batters my heart, When love dies, must memories live on? Like salt rubbed in wounds.... how they smart Love has lost its sanctuary, A warm, tender heart closed its door, Once again, a homeless vagabond, My love wanders a lonely shore Two hearts thrust upon different paths, O, the pain separation brings, Love was not meant to walk alone, And despairs in its wanderings