when life's spark grows dim

Where has it gone? The joy of life
Eludes me. Hidden, dark places
Swallowed my love and my hope
And sorrow engulfs me

My mind sees faces, places past
But cannot recreate the passion
Joy, love and glory which were
With me then - part of me.

My songs of joy and love are
Empty - the words are hollow as
My soul and heart no longer feel
The tingles of life's charge

I see in others now reflections of
My youth. Their songs bring peace
And comfort. Knowledge that my
Memories once were real.

But for me no more