Like a phoenix I rise from the ashes of pain
Reborn once more to try again
Though my mind is scarred with the memory of you
And my heart's not quite as good as new

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As the years go by I'll slowly forget
That first time by chance that we met
You looked so innocent at that time
And deep down inside I knew you'd be mine

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I promised you the earth if you gave me your love
It was a match made in heaven and the stars above
We made a great team did you and me
And you were always in my heart wherever I'd be

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I don't know what happened but it all went wrong
Your love for me faded into a swan song
The romance was dead, buried and gone
And you said it was time for you to move on

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Those words you spoke cut deep inside
I couldn't believe the dream had died
But that was the past now the future lies in wait
So I've bandaged my heart and opened my gate

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© A S May 1986