Tom Wright Poet Lyric

Take Nothing For Granted

I deferred the words " I love you"
Until the morrows light.
Words, that from my heart,
I felt impressed upon to say.

For sure, "I love you",
Would have best been said that night.
Still I reserved ownership,
For perhaps some abstinent day.

Instead, from my vast reserve,
Grating words were launched to flight.
Words that once I'd spent,
Could never be recanted.

I had failed miserably,
At living life in the moment.
So, doting on another days sight,
I had taken our time for granted.

The next day's sun, I found,
Rose not for both alike.
Albiet the sky was blue and bright,
My day was overcast.

For from my life,
I allowed to slip, a love untold,
Now I'm forever yoked with regrets might,
Hard and fast.

Regret is felt always when it is too late.

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Panagiota Romios January 22, 2019 at 6:04 PM Tom~ I have had this haunting experience of love not said. And do know the cost it was to me and my life. It shows up in my poems that I have yet to post. And we cannot reclaim past moments except in poetry or songs. Thanks, Tom, great poem. Panagiota Tom Wright January 22, 2019 at 6:27 PM thanks Panagiota for your comments. Tom

Phyllis Babcock September 24, 2016 at 12:48 PM Congrats on your poem being featured. love phyl

Dalton Moss September 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM Maybe I am compelled to comment because I relate to the truth you speak in this poem. Or, maybe you have touched upon a basic truth I feel about poetry itself. Well said, Mr. Wright.