Things I Wish I’d Said

Muse is wearing rhyme

in the quiet hours of pre-dawn
in this sleepless drowsy state
i’m reflecting as I’m prone to
yet I know it’s far too late

to ponder on what’s been and gone
and wish I’d done it better
what wasn’t said with my own voice
i should have sent by letter

nothing can prepare us for
the finality of death
how important that these things are known
before the final breath

so today I wish to speak out loud
sincerely and it’s true
i always shone my torch for you
while standing in the queue

Reviews

[Zoe Richardson]

Oh, wow! This poem packs such a punch. Most of my poems have been for my late spouse, who would not listen to me before he passed away. I've also written volumes about those whom I've had to leave behind during one of my many relocations, including a poem entitled "Words Unsaid." I don't know why we feel compelled to say things we know people will not hear. I consider my words a prayer of sorts. Even if that person cannot hear me, somewhere down the line I gain an understanding of why things happened as they did. I hope this for you, as well. While closure is a myth, you can learn to move on.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Zoe for sharing your thoughts here. You are much appreciated.

Chris

[Buddy Hayes]

Love the rhyme and the verse! So true! It seems the older I get, those early morning hours when the brain wakes up and reminds you of all things you should have said and done (and of the things you did and shouldn't have) seem more frequent. Well done.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your warm review. I appreciate your words and your visit. All the best.
read moreMany thanks for your warm review. I appreciate your words and your visit. All the best.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

Too sad for me to really ponder in my current state, but beautiful, writing

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DM, thank you and I hope sincerely your sadness lifts my friend. Take care of yourself.

Chris

[Chris]

I've read three this evening - of yours. I appreciate the thoughtful phrasing and the content. This one held me here.

[Chris Shaw]

Chris, I really appreciate your visits and am pleased that this poem encouraged you to leave a comment. Delighted you stopped by. Have a peaceful Wednesday.

Chris

[Julian]

Deeply moving, and an often sad truth that haunts some of us for decades after the event. And I will refrain from carrying on further lest I lapse into personal emoquagmire mode. But thank you for another of your splendid works!

[Chris Shaw]

You are so appreciative of my poetry. I thank you warmly Julian. Have a good Wednesday.

read moreYou are so appreciative of my poetry. I thank you warmly Julian. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris

[Starbaby]

This is lovely! Too many leave what needs saying unsaid and regret it bitterly after the fact. Sometimes there is no time for second chances. Alternatively, one could also write a poem about the things that were said but shouldn't have been.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Starbaby. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[Kaylor Mason]

You only get one life--might as well make it count.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Kaylor. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[Jodash]

Oh yes. Things left unsaid could leave us at unrest. The intention goes a long way though. So we can rest assured that we've made things amend. Sincerely heartfelt.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jodash for your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Just reread your words Chris and I really think this is a wonderful hearfelt poem...
Great use of rhyme and your thoughts jump off the page...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, a second visit Lisa. So very much appreciated. Big thank yous.

[Lisasview]

Love this one of yours dearest Chris...
Went crazy for three days when there was NO WritersCafe site!!!
Why???
Because I did not have all my poems copied and pasted into a folder!!!
Guess what I plan to do the rest of the day!!
Yikes that taught me a lesson...
So glad to be on and reading your beautiful words...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lisa. I am in the same boat. I have many poems to copy and paste. Must get my work in order. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Yes, because it would be just awful to lose all that we have written.
Lisa