Once Upon A Time Poem by Lauren Beasley

Once upon a time,
You cared about me
'Least that's what you said
What I chose to believe

Once you were kind
You treated me right
But bright moments can't
Make up for dark nights

Once upon a time,
I fell in love
My beloved was perfect
His words soared above

Once you were charming
A gentleman, no doubt
That's why I don't know
How this hate came about

Once upon a time,
You were my friend
Why did the niceness
Have to come to an end

Once you were sweet
Spoke gentle words
But sometimes they hurt
And that's all I heard

Once upon a time,
You told me you care
Your lips kissed my cheek
Your hand brushed my hair

Once I was foolish
Gave my heart away
I dumbly believed
All I heard you say

Once upon a time,
I thought you were nice
Till your words turned to knives
As your heart turned to ice

Once we enjoyed it
Remember those days
When we still had fun
All our cares swept away

Once upon a time,
You cared about me
Did the caring stop
Or the lie cease to be

Once I cared about you
What a dumb thing to do
Because now I see
You never cared too