The past cannot be undone
Time is ticking on
as I'm lying here
still on my sickbed
without any of you
My life is nearly ended
and when I look back
lots of things passed by
some bad and some good
How I experienced childhood
the swing in the yard
father telling stories
mom baking super cakes
The day that you asked me
with a sensational engagement ring
how we had our children
and then parenting
I did not need much
but liked to work hard
and because of that
I did not see enough
How much you all needed me
at home in my arms
giving you a hug
or read aloud a book
I sure do regret
being so much from home
the work floor I adored more
then you my flesh and blood
Your father has gone already
I am all alone
and it really hurts
not one of you is here
Jet Rood
22-10-2013
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Submitted by Jet-Rood on July 27, 2014
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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