My eyes stare at the memories

Of all the days gone by ,

When I carried the crown of life

A youthful butterfly

Many said my name

Hands were repeatedly shaken

When I strolled into the room

Photos always taken

Friends and people loved me

The hugs were often hearty

They claim my smile lit up a room

A pure life of the party

The years they passed so quickly

Hugs became so few

The lines around my eyes turned deep

Yet I am still the one you knew

I gaze into the mirror

What’s looking back at me?

The eyes they shine so clearly

But I can clearly see

The people I looked up to

Yes, that’s my mum and dad

They went away so quickly

My heart weighed down so sad

I lost my kin and family

Became the last one of my name

The family came less often

I guess I lost my fame

I gaze out of the window

Hoping they come by

I think they wear the crown now

Whilst all I do is cry

I don’t want the handshakes

Or the hugs that I once craved

Just a hello from those who I call family

The blood that we have shared

Please do not ignore me

I recognise I’m just a name

But I’ll always share a smile

Over any long-lost fame

So if you have a loved one ,

That you’ll “See soon again”

Read these lines out loud

And please understand my pain