The Man Behind the Curtain

He waltzed into my life He filled my soul with all I dreamed of hearing He even had a tender kiss. I flew high up in the sky I giggled as the butterflies fluttered I dreamed like a little girl in love for the first time Then like a new season approaching The red flags began appearing But oh so high how easy to just close my eyes and soar The seasons came The seasons went The skies began to darken My eyes began to open The emptiness began to consume me I had caught a glimpse of the man when he wasn't looking The pain and despair gutted my flesh Raw and exposed wanting to disappear Just close my eyes and make it go disappear My feet back on the ground Feeling less than zero The fantasy began to spin Not so high but a welcome relief The fantasy kept the dream alive Another glimpse here and there Reality knocking on my door Go away I say Just let me close my eyes Longing for my love Where did he go I miss me so This stranger here is not him The time has come The time has gone I could love this stranger but not this way I can not share The dream is shattered The fantasy is fading All that remains are the memories Goodbye for now I love you so.