Once upon a time....

There was a time when
People had time for each other,
So did you and I..
There was a time when
People said they were there for each other,
But not so when required...

I'm so protected by everyone
But still so insecure...
I'm so loved by everyone
But still so unloved...
I'm so content with everything
But still so lost...

I say I'm my own best friend...
But my own warmth is not enough to keep me warm
To keep me sane...

My face so stiff
Because of the salty tears...
Forgot that this life of mine is for me alone...
To live and enjoy
Forgot that I'm free and un-binded...
But have bound myself around those I love
Living for others and forgot myself...

Life was so beautiful
So lovely cos of love
So hungry for knowledge
So free of chains
So like a flower
But it was all
Once upon a time...