Never Again

I wish you were here
I wish I had sat beside you yesterday
When I had the chance
I wish I had told you how I really felt
When you said you loved me at the dance.

More than once
I've wished I could shake the hands of time
Until they sent you back.
I'd give every quarter and dime I own
If only they would bring you home.

I regret many of the choices I have made.
I'm sorry for every time I ever hurt you;
I dearly wish I hadn't.
Now I'll have to live with the guilt 
Until it's my time to go.
I just didn't know it would end this soon.
I thought I would have forever to make you mine
Death never even crossed my mind.
Now each time I close my eyes,
Your smile haunts my very soul.
For that I'm happy
It assures me I will never forget you
For that moment I know you are still with me
And forever my only love I know you will be.

I pass this on as a note
To all those who speak before they think,
Who shout, knowing it will cause someone else hurt
Sit beside the one you love,
Treat them like a magic glove.
Dance with them 
If you have the chance
And if you love them,
Tell them how you really feel
For someday it will be the end;
You'll get the chance to do these things
Never Again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A   Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 12:42 PM
Hannah Allred, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Thank you for starting my week out with some excellent reading Hannah. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
Nutter Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 3:21 AM
Beautiful tribute to a lost soul, our lives but a shadow in time. Your poem holds so many truths well done. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace