just before the dawn

when did this begin?
i remember days of joy
the way you laugh and joke
thinking nothing matters too much
when did the love stop?
little things scream out angrily
we don't look the other way
pettiness becomes practical
when did i chose my safety?
trust is given and earned
being shut down one time too many
now i don't even try
when did you run away?
i would have stayed with you
fought alongside against the night
now you've just given up
when did the door slam?
it's locked as well
no trespassing and i lost the key
to your heart if i ever had it
when did the pain grow?
it would be so much easier
if i just didn't care
walking away into the dusk
when does it end?
hope that is seen isn't hope
love bears all things
joy comes in the morning