From Beyond

I remember the lights, as they started to fade

and the damp smell of dirt in the freshly dug grave

I remember the music in the background that played

but for the life of me, I can't remember his name

I remember the dress that I bought for the dance

and the way that we met, I mean, what are the chances

Sitting alone in the park, with my book, on that bench

where he performed magic for his nephew and friends

He was sweetly shy as he sat down beside me

the time seemed to fly when he asked if I would be

Interested in a date, maybe go see a movie

and when he smiled, my heart fluttered, so I gladly agreed

It didn't take long until I sensed something was off

there was a scent on his clothes that made me start to cough

I began to feel dizzy and the look in his eyes changed

his smile transformed into a smirk making him look a little deranged

I drifted into a memory of my family and friends

all gathered together, through a rose colored lens

There faces, distorted and covered in tears

they kept saying, it was tragic, but it was getting harder to hear

Then, there stood my daddy, and his face was so sad

I tried so hard to reach for him, but my arms hurt so bad

What was happening to me, I was gasping for breath

when I came to he was on me, choking me to death

Then I realized what had happened and the room started to spin

I began to mourn and was saddened for things I'd never do again

Then everything went dark and the sound faded away

I wish I had the chance to change my choices that day