There once was a time
When I could look into your eyes
And see all the beauty of the world,
Captured by your smile.
But, now your eyes are closed.
They no longer shine upon me
As they did once before.
You have taken them from me,
And now I see just how ugly
The world really is.
June 22, 1977
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