The Door To Forever

It was such a small thing
It happens all the time
Fathers and sons disagree
Fathers and sons argue
Fathers and sons say things
Things they don't really mean...

We exchanged words
Harsh words over nothing, nothing at all
Childish words over petty differences
Angry words which are critical
so critical now to recall and to relive
over and over again…

You were ready to drop the matter
You were ready to relent and apologize
I was not ready to drop the matter
I was not ready to relent and apologize

You were the adult, I was the child
I reversed the roles, you reversed them back
You wanted to relent. I refused to relent
I refused and let you walk out that door

Yes, I let you walk out that door
That front door, that door to forever

the last time I didn't say goodbye to you
the last time I didn't say I love you
the last time I saw you
the last time I saw you alive…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Negron Flores Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Excellent poem Tim. Some choices follow us through our lives.
Beaufort Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Yes Tim, a choice can haunt us forever. There will always be regrets. We can only try to learn from them and change our behavior going forward. But do we not suffer by what we have done out of a flood of emotion that we could not help at the time? Thank-you for letting me think upon this. It is a very healing thing to think upon this and possibly forgive ourselves.
A  Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 12:48 PM
Tim, Congratulations on your win, in Edward Ebbs choice contest. SKAT
Sietesantos Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM
Dear Tim, this is such a sad write full of regrets for taking the low road. I too have been guilty of making the wrong choice in a similar situation and wish that I could take it all back and right the wrong I committed. Unfortunately, it is too late. But I did learn a valuable lesson from all that. Congratulations my friend on your win, a 7, and a fav! In my estimation, you are a most talented poet and you continue to reflect excellence in all your work! Warmest regards. Pandita
Ober Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations, my dear friend! I would have rated this one MUCH higher.
Cheema Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 8:44 AM
A good presentation of a hard fact of life! Congrats on your win, Tim! Balveen
A. Sharma Avatar
September 12, 2015 at 5:23 AM
Heartfelt n emotive write Tim! Congrats on big win!
Ebbs Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Thank you for your entry Tim and congrats on your Honorable Mention!
Ober Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 7:06 AM
Oh, Tim... This is heart wrenching. You have brought tears to my eyes, and I very rarely cry. The idea of making a choice without realizing it is a choice really hits home for me. I wish I could give you a big hug right now.
Allison Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 3:19 AM
oh Tim this is simply heartbreaking - my heart goes out to you my friend:-( hugs jan xx
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