Things I Wish I’d Said

Cassie58

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 our 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Cassie58 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 1st, 2024 12:05
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Poignantly well said.

    • Cassie58

      Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts. Much appreciated Kurt.

    • Tom Dylan

      Such a poignant poem, Cassie. Really well written.

      • Cassie58

        Many thanks Tom for your kind review. Pleased you stopped by today.

      • Neville


        Been there, done that worn the T shirt out ..
        Wish I could have written something half as poignant ..

        Neville

        • Cassie58

          You have written many a tear jerker Neville. Yes, I think this poem is one which could be relatable to many. Thank you for gracing my page. Make sure your day is brimful of happy.

        • vividvoid14

          This poem is more then a bounty of words that rhyme it’s shows your true self..love the poem keep doing what you do

          • Cassie58

            Thank you for a lovely review. Much appreciated.

          • jim56

            you are avery talented writer
            lovely poems xxx

            • Cassie58

              Many thank yous for leaving such an encouraging. Pleased you stopped by.

              • jim56

                you keep writing you have the talent to xxx

                • Cassie58

                  I’ll try posting more 🙂

                  • jim56

                    please do do you write songs aswell
                    i do both keep writing

                  • jarcher54

                    Such a lucky one to be in the beam of your torch. Very old-fashioned verse... in the best sense!

                    • Cassie58

                      Thank you for your lovely response. Pleased you stopped by.

                    • MendedFences27

                      I guess we're both clearing the air today, saying what we've wanted to say for so long. Your poem speaks loud and clearly. It was a joy to read. - Phil A.

                      • Cassie58

                        Thank you Phil for your lovely response. So pleased you enjoyed my efforts and I’m pleased you stopped by today. Have a good one.

                      • Teddy.15

                        How I feel deep within. I never got to say goodbye and although I accept this, I can never know what it would have felt like if I did. This is stunning. 🤗

                        • Cassie58

                          Thank you Teddy for your lovely review. I am sorry you never got the chance to say goodbye. Neither did I. This poem is my goodbye. Some things happen for a reason. I’m a firm believer in that. I feel so honoured you have added this poem to your favorites. Bless you.

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Very powerful and relatable.

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          Don't know how I missed this first time round, Cassie - but you are not short of tributes here, all of which are more than justified.

                        • Cassie58

                          Many thank you’s Dave. I haven’t been at MPS long, but I am delighted with the warm reception I have received. I normally post on another site. I have spread my wings. You comments are appreciated.

                        • Cocamedo

                          Beautiful…

                          • Cassie58

                            Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts.

                          • Thad Wilk

                            Amen! 🙏
                            A really touching, poignant
                            and emotional poem,
                            really pulls on the heartstrings! 😢
                            A lovely presentation poetess,
                            I send my condolences..
                            Thank you for sharing!
                            Best wishes 🤗 🌹 🐦. Thad



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