Once upon a dream

things were better

than they now seem

Love was a possibility

no, I was mistaken

a friend I found instead

though inside

my heart was break'in

To see her in love is bittersweet

still I'm glad we did meet

and I wish her love

and happiness and joy

even though I'll miss her so

a memory of her wherever I now go

because her kindness was not a ploy

and was a gift to a man, still inside; a boy

who for a moment paused upon her beauty

and her distant soul

that somehow made him feel more whole

and dream about a distant shore

that he will wish upon no more

because the dream it was too far a reach

...to that far away beach

where she found love anyway

as another felt it ripped away

but always care to you I'll send

regardless of whether I ever mend

because once upon a time

you reminded me of someone dear to me

and helped me to realize I had a heart in me

the only bright spot that I see

is that he sounds somewhat like me

If I was younger or more your age

and not such an older sage

I think this feeling of love I would follow

to replace the one of feeling hollow

and rather than feel so empty as a drum

I'd keep my dream of me and you having fun