Bitter Love

The time spent together
Was the time of our lives.
Everything seemed so right,
Nothing could stop us.

The love we shared
Kept my spirit alive.
You were there
To offer me a hug.

With one tick of a clock.
It changed forever.
We didn't see each other
The same as we used to.

Everything turned bitter
With that one quick tick.
The clock continues to tick,
But I still feel the pain.

The pain is so bitter.
This thing we call love
Is no more than a sprinkle of ginger.
It adds a little spice
But you need to add to it
To make anything sweet.

Written: 1998