When

When was the last time you heard the birds sing? When you last acknowledged the happiness people bring When you waited for dawn with breath bated When you felt more than just anger and hatred When was the last time you held your beloved? Told her what she meant, how much she was loved When you would give the world for her one smile When for her you’d walk the longest mile When was the last time you kissed your child good night? And held her close ‘cause she was afraid of the night When her angelic smile made you burst into tears When she trusted you to help her with her fears When was the last time you remembered your parents with pride? When they thought you’d never have anything to hide When trivial matters got more space than what they desired When thoughts of them only seemed to make you tired When was the last time you felt everything was right When the days didn’t make you shiver with fright When was it last you felt you were in heaven When was it last you asked when