If Only

if only I had known
I would of changed
the things that were
left aside in my life

my wisdom told me “too late”
but my heart spoke up
relating it is never too late
its mind over matter, so simple.

my mind did not know
what my heart knew
emotions that speak
comes from the heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Hello Douglas Pederson, Yes emotions dose come from the heart. This is so true. A lovely poem. have a nice day my friend.
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