Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

"Coulda, woulda, shoulda," is keeping me awake, Things I could have stopped, Things I would have done, Things I should have said. Those who do not speak will not be heard, Things unspoken, Promises broken, Bottle up inside their heads. I've seen two teacher scandals in my time, Red flags mistaken, Actions not taken, Still haunt my nightly dreams. Seen a friend pass, coulda asked him how he was, Woulda counseled had I known, Shoulda have made an effort, It still haunts my nightly dreams. From all the lessons I've learned with time, The greatest I have learned, Do not let your silence, Speak louder than your words. Speak up.