It used to be....
That when I closed my eyes...
I could remember you -
Just like so.

I used to be able to take myself back
Back to the simple elegance of our secret melody
I used to let it wash over me
I used to let it take me away
Soaking it all in

So I could remember you -
Just like so

Until I've had enough
Until I was ready
To let the memory go
Once again
And will myself back

Floating between
A world of wishful dreams
And wakefulness
Struggling to leave this memory behind

I opened my eyes
And I loose my breath

Beyond the noise of reality
I could hear our melody

And if I choose to look
Or if I'm caught unaware
I can see an image
Of you
Of me
Of "us"

Images of what once was
Come back to haunt me on this day

When it used to be
Just a memory
That all I needed to do
Was close my eyes
And remember -
Just like so
© Ethel Sampang 2007