Once upon a time
We were friends
And it was beautiful.
Once upon a time
Our words came easily
With no bitter aftertaste
To burn our lips.
And it was sweet.
Once upon a time
I could hold you
In my tired arms
As the world pressed
In around me.
And it was my strength.
But fairy tales are only lies
We tell ourselves to make us believe
That happy endings are possible.
The End.
Author notes
Prompt: Picture V - http://mazaispuukainais.deviantart.com/art/its-too-late-to-apologize-67967409
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- May I Prompt You? III - Too Late by PhantomsAngel87.
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