Nathan Kronschnable - Innocence Lost

To think back to those innocent times
Of living life with a rhythm and rhyme
Known only to you and your pure heart
Your young bright soul, so free from the dark

The summer breeze, cool and true
The towering trees and sky so blue
Such beauty feels so wasted today
For I never knew what I would soon pay

The spirit is tainted for no good cause
With the age-old evils of pain and loss
This goes out to my long-gone friend
Who I shall never forget 'til the very end

Can you remember the magic we shared?
No evil nor demons touched our hidden lair
A place just for us, up high in the trees
I implore you, remember, remember it please.

Never forget the music of youth,
The harmonious mystery of wisdom and truth
The modern life, stained so, so dark
Could never taint your loving heart.

Nathan Kronschnable

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