Twas Then

I remember when I'd awake with a heart, happy.
Happy that the first thought was you.
Happy that the long awaited night was over,
without you.
Happy that a new day had come with you.

Twas then it was happy.
But now, a badly sought upon nightmare.

I remember when I'd await you to get off work, expectant.
Expectant I'd hear your voice again.
Expectant the long day would now become shorter.
Expectant I'd hear you say you loved me.

Twas then it was expectant.
But now, a badly sought upon nightmare.

I remember when I'd get see you again, overjoyed.
Overjoyed I'd get to see you each day.
Overjoyed I'd greet you with a hug every morn.
Overjoyed I'd spend the overworked days,
beside you.

Twas then it was overjoyed.
But now, a badly sought upon nightmare.