A picture of a life in my memory – it feels so familiar, br It was a happy time – faces smiling – comfort – security, br Honesty and warmth in shared conversation - br Echoes of a child’s laughter - happily playing - br The sensation of completeness. br br Was this all in a dream? br The dream was mine. br Deep within my memories I found this treasure - br Locked within the safety of my most precious moments. br br I was once given a priceless gift - it was all I had ever wished for. br Was I ungrateful? Was I blind? br Blinded by the absolute beauty that was all around me? br So careless, so unaware of what it was I had in my hands. br br It was my dream – my wish – my life – my happiness. br I let it slip from my grip, from my heart and my soul. br When I had realized my mistake – I looked around – br It was long gone.