Before The Storm

Before the storm the sky was blue, As blue as blue can be - The air was sweet, so sweet to breathe, And you were next to me. We saw the flowers bloom in Spring And watched the songbirds nest - The world was full of wonderment As fondly we caressed. And all around the sun shone bright, The trees did softly sway Touched by a gentle summer breeze That chased our cares away. But then the sky grew overcast And rain-clouds gathered high - A darkness fell upon the land To shadow you and I. The rain fell down upon our joy To drown the life we knew - It drenched our hearts, subdued our souls, Destroying me and you. For now you’re gone, and I am here Beneath a shadowed sky - The storm has passed, but I am left Forever here to cry.