One was young
once was glad
once did mope
once was bad

once was happy
once was sweet
once had hope
once was sleep

once was glory
once was pride
once was passion
once had stride

once was romance
once was hate
once did love
once was great

once was all
once was there
once was only
once i cared…..

This poem was written/submitted by G.C.Dalgarno.