For Owen

I'm been meaning to do this old friend, sorry I took so long.

I never thought I had a chance

so imagine my surprise

from whence the Postal Service a paper fell

that brought tears to my eyes.

I told myself I wouldn't let us happen,

but still I led you on.

I thought I could keep you as a friend,

too naive to see that I was wrong.

You were always such a gentleman;

patiently you waited.

You brought gifts to me

for holidays I never celebrated.

Sometimes I still think of you

but it's a different feeling now.

I need to get these words off my chest

And let my heart heal as much as it will allow.

You tried so hard to catch me

and I always thought I was doing right.

But you've been gone for more than two years now,

and I've learned the art of flight.

I want to be able to tell you, I want you to see:

Hurting you was my biggest regret.

I'm so sorry.

Author's Note

Based on a true story.

Reviews

[Zahra]

aww it's so touching. Very nice

[Joyce S. Greene]

Perhaps you were too young to recognize his virtues and now you value more highly the kind of person Owen is. We don't always make the right decisions, but once made all we can do is go on. This is a very heart-felt expression of your regret, Ciara Beth. If he reads this, perhaps he will give you a call. But if not, what you have learned will help you when you meet another Owen, which you certainly will.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

ENDEARING WRITE HERE...A PERSONAL REFLECTION OF WORDS THAT YOU GIVE THE READER A PART OF YOUR LIFE TO SHARE AND FEEL WHAT YOU'RE FEELING...GIVES AN ADDED TOUCH WHEN THE WORDS ARE TRUE IN NATURE...