You Just Left

A lonely figure walks away as love fades into silence and shadow.

You Just Left

Beyond all dreams you just left
You just left
You broke my heart you just left
Did our embraces fade?
I miss your gentle arms,
Soft through the quiet night,
Losing my fragile charms,
You just left.

How deeply now you just left
You just left
My memories fade you just left
Do you still think of me?
Everything turns to gray,
All of my senses numb,
Afraid again to stray,
You just left.

Our vow of love you just left
You just left
I near the grave you just left
Are you happy now, love?
My poor heart beats so slow,
Calling you through the void,
Still blood refuses flow,
You just left.


Poetry form: Samisen
Structure: 8 lines per stanza, with a 3-syllable refrain appearing at the end of lines 1 and 3 and standing alone on lines 2 and 8.