I loved a flame that flickered
Burning for a moment so bright
With a promise of lighting my life
A joy of love at sight
But before I realized
It flickered and died...

I loved a flower that fluttered
With such rich hues, so bright
Heady fragrance that stirred...
Its perfume lingering through the night
But before I realized
It fluttered and died...

I loved a song that faded
Playing music with my soul
A sound so sweet, it invaded
my senses, and it stole
But before I realized
It faded and died...

Renu Rakheja a.k.a Tranquil Ocean

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/b-3-pain-longing-i-loved-a-flame-that-died/