By Anthony Towsley (Towsley@Flash.net)
Date: 10 August 1997

Celia

There once was a time when love was true
It grew and danced amongst us two
The worlds pain was far removed
And promises of exalted life were real

Upon that day when life gave out
From my mouth I gave a shout
A curse on God for this broken heart
I cried that day, let the pain pour out

Time has passed and life still strains
But, I am alone and plagued by doubt
A life destroyed, never easy to mend
No pleasures gained or joys embraced

Oh Celia! You left me in this place
My heart cold and my thoughts removed
I cry for you here and now
My love still true, my heart confused

My only comfort is that I know
That to your memory I am true
Eternal sadness is my due,
For nothing more than my love of you.

If I could mend this heart of mine
I would not, as I can say
I need this pain of mine. 
For it is my eternal reminder of you

New faces I have found, this is true
And through they are as lovely as you
A single failure remains
I cannot forget my dearest memories of you

Forgive me love, forgive me for failing you
The pain I feel will always cut
You will be my Celia forever true.
I can only cry with that memory of you.

In that place where heaven's doves, 
fly in the enchanted air above
No world's pain do you endear
And that, my only comfort here

Sometimes I wonder when I break
If I don't sometimes when awake
Feel your presence near my side
And with it all thy comfort brings

If God would grant me one small gift
Which allowed me to meet with you
I would only say, My love is yours 
The tears I cry, for only you.

Can you hear my voice my love?