Too Late

Written by: Gregory Richard Barden

Too Late

My dear ones departed and dreams denied

          Forge the torrent that drowns my heart

               As pride stole my chance to say the words

     That I meant for them from the start

To have held them fast within my arms

          Then so cherished each precious clutch

                And not regret saying far, FAR too late

     That I loved them ... so terribly much.




~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Writing Challenge 1, September 2019 - Eight Line Form" Poetry Contest, Dear Heart - Wishkobi Ode, Judge & Sponsor.