Life is busy, so I say...after...
A Poem In Two Parts
I wrote this poem in high school many years ago. The words still hold true in my life today. I hope by reading it you get the meaning behind the two voices in the poem.
Good morning dear,
your day’s beginning.
You say you will
so I wait –
Longing to hear your voice.
you speak to them,
yourself, to no one,
but not to me except –
after…
Again I wait
longing more to hear you,
to tell you things are all right,
that I will take your burden.
You briefly mumble to me,
share a thought or comment,
you say you will –
after…
Day’s end draws near,
you say it’s time,
but quickly change your mind.
As one more obligation arises,
I’ll wait I say, I love you.
Sorry, you say, I’m sorry.
Goodnight my dear and rest.
I AM – still here – waiting;
I still desire to hear your thoughts
your worries
your fears
your praises.
I whisper, please ponder my words,
my concerns
encouragement
advice.
You will,
we will,
I wait, until –
after…
The day goes on.
I say I will,
after…
Later still
I say again,
after…
When?
We will talk --
I will share my thoughts
my worries
my fears
my praise.
I will read –
I will ponder your words,
your concerns
encouragement
advice.
It’s time I say,
but think again
after…
The day is closing.
I still could,
but say I’m sorry.
The long day ends –
would’ve should’ve could’ve
cross my crashing mind.
I’m sorry –
we will tomorrow,
after…