I thought that Paradise was

The most beautiful garden,

Filled with blooming flowers

And singing birds.

That was all before you came into my life,

Before I was left lifeless

By the same person who appeared to be

All I have been waiting for.

You showed me that the Paradise was burning,

Set aflame by a fire of love and passion.

You showed me that the Paradise was full of light,

Emitted by a flame of trust and joy.

But I have learned that those flames were

As good for me as poison

And that true Paradise was somewhere safe,

Where no one would burn.

Ours seemed so perfect,

And I wanted it to be real so badly,

But in the end,

It turned to ashes.

And even though I know now

That it was not good and that it was not right,

I still think that

We burned brighter than the Sun.