I stand at a distance From this far-away gate; And I wonder if there is truth To the idea of fate. As I walk down the path That follows the fence, I wonder if there is someway That we could make amends. As I continue along, The distance between us grows; I have dropped behind me your gift Of the sweetest pink rose. I have discovered that you Are no longer mine, So I will keep to myself And try to remember any of our happier times. I realize now That the gate is closed, Where my journey will end I do not know. All I can conjure Are thoughts of you, I will never convince my heart That your love was untrue. Someday and somewhere You will realize, That the best of you life Is walking out of your sight. I hope that somewhere In another place and time, That in some other life You will be mine. I can only imagine What the future will hold, Since the nearest I can see Is so very dark and cold. The whole of your soul Will someday see, That the love of your life And the warmth of your heart was me.