Days Gone By

Dreams shot down in their prime

Reflecting on my days gone by,
of all the things I've missed;
regrets now are haunting me
a never-ending list.

Dreams shot down in their prime,
never had a chance;
Words that never left my lips,
dances left to dance.

Disappointment, I've had my share,
it seems to have no end;
People who have let me down,
on no one can I depend.

Lies spoken by friend and foe
have torn my world apart;
Leaving deep, unhealing scars
upon my soul and heart.

Losses, I count one by one;
Each brings its own deep grief;
I fight my way through darkness
but cannot find relief.

So many things I wish I'd done--
To see, to do, to be;
Wondering if it's too late
for another chance for me?