Too Late in the Day

Neville

Too Late in the Day

 

We never

Knew just how much

He

Ploughed into our lives

 

Those

Trash cans and recycle bins

Not once

 Emptied by themselves

 

The

Grass did not mow itself

The fence and punctured wheel

 

We owe him

So much gratitude

But it’s too late now I feel

 

We just never

Guessed I guess and

Now there’s nothing left to say

 

By the time

That it dawned on us

It was too late in the day

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 18th, 2020 11:58
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments6

  • Fay Slimm.

    A poetic lesson in becoming more caring and penned with regret that gratitude can come sometimes too late........ those who do menial work deserve sincere praise and I shall now more remember such fine contribution. A needed read Nev,, in these testing times.

  • Neville

    Thank you Fay, much appreciated as always,

    Neville

  • PanAngel16

    I love this poem

    • Neville

      How very kind, thank you my friend,

      Neville

    • orchidee

      Good write Neville. It was not too late in the day for me to read this, cos I read it in the morning! Did I? lol.

      • Neville

        I dunno but thank you regardless,

        Neville

        • orchidee

          Meanwhile - it was embarrassingly too late. Someone passed away 5 years ago. I was merrily sending them Christmas cards still. Well, I didn't know......

        • Goldfinch60

          There is so much gratitude in our lives that was forgotten during the time of existence of some loved ones.

          Andy

          • Neville


            true words Andy,, so very true indeed...

            Neville

          • orchidee

            Is it too late for me to sing? It's the next day now, after my first comment!
            What's that you say? 'It's not too late; just don't let me hear it!'

            • Neville


              It's not too late; just don't let me hear it



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