A Little Bit Of Sunshine

Melancholy sinks its teeth  into my neck with cunning As I recall our history through a sepia haze...  And leave the ending a mystery.  Oh, but we were stunning The light always knew exactly  where to hit our faces.  Casting us in silhouette Unable to take true form just yet.  But the promise of it was tantalising, so close I could taste it Like a promise kept in suspense. So I lived in perpetual sunset Never seeing the full light of day. Even as the curtains closed and lights dimmed The applause began to slow We muttered about losing our window But we were just a no hit wonder With nothing to show. 

For whatever reason My best intentions were not enough to save us For whatever reason We have only a short time on this earth Before we turn into dust For whatever reason My meticulously laid plans  all became a bust For whatever reason A 30 year-long grudge  died suddenly without a fuss.