Don't fade away

1. Why must you fade away from me,
So bright, so tender, world of light?
Like sunshine slipping through the tree,
You vanish in the lonely night.

You painted skies of gold and blue,
And filled my days with happy song.
Now only shadows linger through,
Where all was right, and nothing wrong.

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Why must the colors dim and cease,
The warmth turn cold, the joy depart?
Leaving only quiet peace,
And a heavy, aching heart.

2. Why must you fade away from me,
So bright, so tender, world of light?
Like sun dipped low into the sea,
Leaving only shades of night.

You shone so strong, a golden ray,
Chasing shadows from my door.
Now twilight steals the colors day,
And I can't see you anymore.
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Where do you go, sweet gentle gleam?
Behind the clouds, beyond my sight?
Is this a story, just a dream?
Lost to darkness, out of light.