My eyes stare at the memories
Of all the days gone by ,
When I carried the crown of life
A youthful butterfly
Many said my name
Hands were repeatedly shaken
When I strolled into the room
Photos always taken
Friends and people loved me
The hugs were often hearty
They claim my smile lit up a room
A pure life of the party
The years they passed so quickly
Hugs became so few
The lines around my eyes turned deep
Yet I am still the one you knew
I gaze into the mirror
What’s looking back at me?
The eyes they shine so clearly
But I can clearly see
The people I looked up to
Yes, that’s my mum and dad
They went away so quickly
My heart weighed down so sad
I lost my kin and family
Became the last one of my name
The family came less often
I guess I lost my fame
I gaze out of the window
Hoping they come by
I think they wear the crown now
Whilst all I do is cry
I don’t want the handshakes
Or the hugs that I once craved
Just a hello from those who I call family
The blood that we have shared
Please do not ignore me
I recognise I’m just a name
But I’ll always share a smile
Over any long-lost fame
So if you have a loved one ,
That you’ll “See soon again”
Read these lines out loud
And please understand my pain
