Kingsley Chibuike Poet Rhyme

IF I HAD KNOWN

If I had known the road was rough,  
I would have stayed when life got tough.  
If I had known the storm would rise,  
I wouldn’t chase the fading skies.

If I had known the friends would go,  
And leave me standing all alone,  
I’d hold the few who truly cared,  
Before they vanished in thin air.

If I had known my words could cut,  
I’d speak with love and close my mouth.  
I’d weigh my speech, I’d guard my tone,  
And never let harsh seeds be sown.

If I had known that time could fly,  
I’d hug my mother, wipe her eye.  
I’d hold her hands a little more,  
Before she walked through heaven’s door.

If I had known the pain would stay,  
From choices made in youthful play,  
I’d choose the right, I’d flee the wrong,  
I’d walk with wisdom all along.

If I had known my dreams could fade,  
I’d chase them hard, not be afraid.  
I’d take the leap, I’d stand up tall,  
I’d try again each time I fall.

If I had known that love could break,  
I’d treat each heart like glass that shakes.  
I’d not pretend, I’d not deceive,  
But love with truth and never leave.

If I had known what silence meant,  
I’d speak before the moment went.  
I’d say "I’m sorry," "Please forgive,"  
And teach my heart how best to live.
If I had known that life is short,  
I wouldn’t waste it chasing thought.  
I’d live with joy, I’d dance and sing,  
And value every little thing.

But now I know, and I have grown,  
From every loss that I have known.  
Tomorrow waits with brand new light,  
To help me live and choose what’s right.

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