I Ceased To Be

i’d save the sun from a rainy day

i’ll just close my eyes and wish it away

i’d brave the desert from the bitter cold

to harden my feet and strengthen my toes

i met an angel who started to cry

she said your love is fading

and you’re going to die

i’d pleaded repeatedly hoping she’d say

i’ll lend you my love for another day

i fell to my knees in a deafeated reprise

my mind it rewinded through time endlessly

i said to the angel, “is this destiny?””

then she kissed my cheek and i ceased to be

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