Things I Wish I’d Said

Muse is wearing rhyme

in the quiet hours of pre-dawn
in this sleepless drowsy state
i’m reflecting as I’m prone to
yet I know it’s far too late

to ponder on what’s been and gone
and wish I’d done it better
what wasn’t said with my own voice
i should have sent by letter

nothing can prepare us for
the finality of death
how important that these things are known
before the final breath

so today I wish to speak out loud
sincerely and it’s true
i always shone my torch for you
while standing in the queue

Reviews

[Zoe Richardson]

Oh, wow! This poem packs such a punch. Most of my poems have been for my late spouse, who would not listen to me before he passed away. I've also written volumes about those whom I've had to leave behind during one of my many relocations, including a poem entitled "Words Unsaid." I don't know why we feel compelled to say things we know people will not hear. I consider my words a prayer of sorts. Even if that person cannot hear me, somewhere down the line I gain an understanding of why things happened as they did. I hope this for you, as well. While closure is a myth, you can learn to move on.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Zoe for sharing your thoughts here. You are much appreciated.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Ever wonder if the compressed nature of time as we age brings us to poetry as we don’t have time to write War and Peace?

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

What an interesting thought Winston. Especially for me with the attention span of a gnat lol. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Kim S.]

touching write sincerity nicely expressed emotions

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you basic writer for another welcome visit. Your thoughts are appreciated. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Seriana]

Hum...A pause and reflect on this one Chris. One never gets the time back. I love the simplicity in your messages. At times they feel like a guiding, gentle hand.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the positivity in your review. You are appreciated my friend. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Maximus]

Wow it's totally awesome, I simply loved going through this poem which carries depth of your writing skills, it's very well presented too.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Maximus for your review. Pleased you stopped by and that you liked what you read.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Every one has these type of episodes in life. Good poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass. You are right. This poem has a universal theme. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Welcome with pleasure

[Celie Rose]

I liked the rhyme and the flow. I can certainly relate to what is being said.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Celine Rose for relating to
these words. Pleased you found some value in them. All the best.

Chris

[NormaZ]

Such truth in this, I think everybody can relate to that! Nice flow, I liked how you used 4 lines in each stanza.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed your visit here Norma. Many thanks for stopping by. Happy Thursday.

Chris

[Matthew Kult]

Lovely work. It always does find itself poking at you when there were things to be said and the time to say them long passed. But it always seems like a better conversation right before bed and here we are thinking when we want to shut down.

A wonderful read and write.

With love,

Matthew

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Matthew for your kind appreciation of this poem. Have a wonderful Thursday. Peace and love.

Chris

[willweb]

Nice rhyme and meter in this one I will say. You have done a spectacular job with this and the theme is something many can relate to and if not right now, they will in the future.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your lovely review will. I appreciate you. Happy Thursday.

Chris

[Throwing Romeo]

speaking of
language
is little to nil
something like
95 percent
is left in the mill
this poem speaks
volumes of what's
needed to be said
If only 5 percent
could be from
our hearts like Your
poem i just read

Your effortless
flow seeps deeply
and inspires me,

R.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your encouragement R. I am happy that you enjoyed your visit. Pleased you stopped by today.

Chris

[Throwing Romeo]

My pleasure