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

[Daz🖤]

Oh yes. Things left unsaid could leave us at unrest. The intention goes a long way though. So we can rest assured that we've made things amend. Sincerely heartfelt.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jodash for your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Just reread your words Chris and I really think this is a wonderful hearfelt poem...
Great use of rhyme and your thoughts jump off the page...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, a second visit Lisa. So very much appreciated. Big thank yous.

[Lisasview]

Love this one of yours dearest Chris...
Went crazy for three days when there was NO WritersCafe site!!!
Why???
Because I did not have all my poems copied and pasted into a folder!!!
Guess what I plan to do the rest of the day!!
Yikes that taught me a lesson...
So glad to be on and reading your beautiful words...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lisa. I am in the same boat. I have many poems to copy and paste. Must get my work in order. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Yes, because it would be just awful to lose all that we have written.
Lisa

[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