Once upon my mind. br Memories whispered in kind. br A gift of open faith. br Truths steeped in hate. br br A broken bird with wings of tears. br Shattered happiness has marked my years. br Spirit bound in gloominess rage. br Another tear has marked this page. br br Wisdom found in a curious stance. br Love found but without a chance. br Ignorance abounds in brilliant shrouds. br Sorrow resides in characterless clouds. br br Once upon a thoughtless kiss. br A dreamer made a fruitless wish. br Forever declined her wish did die. br Grace has landed and my spirit cries.br br A.J.