There was a time in recent past
When sunshine found a way to last,
When fear receded with the night,
To stand aside for hope's new light.
A quiet hour where time began
And symphony of daylight rang
Indeed, that time was warm and free,
Too bad then, it ran out on me...

Shaye Michaelson

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/borrowed-time-2/