Love Long Ago

Many years have passed, I look back, I can see the mountains in my mind

The waters that were red with blood, the world I knew no more, it had died

Once long ago a love, my soldier was so true, he would send me petals from a lily pad

In an envelope, with a Japanese fan, with elegant birds painted, in gold and silver, it was divine

The volcanoes erupted, the thunder roared, lightening would strike, cannon balls fired

These feelings, across the million miles of time, a love long ago, now,  just kept inside

This bamboo box, made by my lover over seas, he was a military hero, my shining gallant man

Now, just my memories tucked away, the love, the lust, lost in space, I still feel his hand

Across my face, he would brush it gently, wisp across my lips of ruby red, I still feel his eyes shine in mine

My silk dress I wear on our anniversary, it has gold threads, beads and pearls, made especially for me

I listen to our favorite music, and dress up in this gown, holding onto mop doll swinging her up and down

Pretending she is you, and I will survive, though cold inside, my heart I left with you

So long ago a love so true, as true as the ocean of blue, I leave a kiss for you, on the pillow top of our brass bed

When the wind blows, it calls your name far from here to there, I shall always care

I can still feel your fire, your desire, the tiger of my dreams, your sword in my pain

Love long ago, never fading, always waiting, until our souls meet once again