I recall the day so vividly,
Placed under the olive tree,
You and I, we were to stay,
In this eternal yesterday.
Yet here and there they detonate,
A dream of hope set to deflate,
A sickly-sweet smell in the air,
All at once yet still nowhere.
I raised myself up off the ground,
Dynamic roars only profound,
You stood there, right by my side,
As we watched our world collide.
Deep within a trance-like state,
I strode down - I took the bait,
Looking round, eyes held wide,
Seeing none identified.
Our safe haven followed us,
At the time superfluous,
Protecting from the toxic rain,
Yet leaving others with no gain.
I wandered all the streets of then,
I longed to see the sun again,
When you passed me, newly roused,
And approached a burnt-out house.
You traced your fingers along the wood,
Rubbing off the new, dark soot,
I followed as you walked around,
Your old shack all but downed.
It was then that you had changed,
I don't know why - it was quite strange,
You turned your heel and walked away,
And without heart, told me to stay.
I closed my eyes, and counted to three,
And when I opened, you had flee'd.
I looked and looked for where you were,
Your sudden motives weren't so sure.
My mind was broke beyond repair,
But of one thing I am aware,
I recall the day so vividly,
Placed under the olive tree.
