Once upon a time, she was happy.
Once upon a time, he was still here.
Once upon a time, he said he loved us.
Once upon a time, he lied.

Once upon a time, I was happy.
Once upon a time, I could wake up without thinking, "Maybe I'll die today."
Once upon a time, I didn't cry.

Once upon a time, he came back to us.
Once upon a time, we took him in.
Once upon a time, he left again.
Once upon a time, she died.

Once upon a time, I scared people away.
Once upon a time, they tried to help.
Once upon a time, they "figured it out".
Once upon a time, I was "crazy".

Once upon a time, I met them.
Once upon a time, they opened my eyes.
Once upon a time, I loved them.
And once upon another time, I smiled.

~Aly