Guilt On the Graveyard

Guilt on the Graveyard: Matt’s Poem By alliewad95 Maybe it took the world losing you For me to see what I could have had Starring at homecoming pictures wondering how I failed to see the diamond shine Maybe it takes being nearly 26 to realize What you want at 16 isn't what you need Through the photograph I remember your laugh and all the fun we had... Your kind deeds. Guilt on the graveyard Wishing things were different Thinking you could have been the BEST best friend I never had. Guilt on the graveyard Wishing I had appreciated the rare kindness you embodied A diamond amongst the dust Wishing there was a gleeful, different story of us. Was being stubborn a must? Oh, me at 16... Shouldn't I have known that “weird” was really “wonderful” in disguise? Shouldn't I have known “rare” was your type of guy? Reflecting on my life And the ones who passed through Harrowing regret Hating that I forgot to remember you. Stomach on the grass Wondering if my guilt will ever pass My guilt on the graveyard Tells me I should have called After all. Author’s note: this poem is about the importance of recognizing and appreciating good, genuine people while they're still in your life (and how one should make an effort to keep in touch with said genuine people).