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I Know It's Been a While

I almost called you several times
I know it's been a while
I had the phone right in my hand
but never got to dial

Something kept distracting me
every time I tried
Babies crying, P.T.A.,
my son needing a ride

Two weeks ago I planned to call
but many things came up
School recitals, soccer games,
we got a brand new pup

It's always nice to talk to you
I know it's been a while
Every time we chat my friend
you always make me smile

I'm sorry when you called last week
I couldn't talk with you
I'm sure my son explained that I
had many things to do

Finally when I got the chance
just the other day
The stranger's voice that spoke to me
it took my breath away

I've always loved to talk with you
I know it's been a while
It's really very easy to
pick up the phone and dial

Oh, how I'd love to talk with you
for you, some time I'd save
But it's too late and here I am
weeping at your grave

Copyright © Michael Wise | Year Posted 2019

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Heidi Sands Date: 1/13/2019 7:52:00 AM Wow, what a powerful ending and the very significant message you have brought forth with this poem. Well done :) Login to Reply Michael Wise Date: 1/13/2019 8:44:00 AM Thank u Heidi! :)

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/12/2019 6:17:00 PM So many of us can relate to this, but they do say when we know better we do better, and life happens. There is no reason to kick yourself, for sure. It happens as planned by Someone much wiser than us. Login to Reply Michael Wise Date: 1/13/2019 6:36:00 AM There's no need to do many things to ourselves, yet we still do. Part of being human I suppose, darn it! ;)