I should have told my father I loved him

When time was on our side

But I took time for granted

Now, all I have is regret.

I should have told my father I loved him

When the words would have soothed him

But anger and bitterness had taken over my heart

I couldn’t comprehend what he had to go through.

I wish I knew then what I know now

I would have empathized

I would have compromised

I would have seen the pain in his eyes.

I wish time could grant me one wish

A way to do things over

To see him again

To put my arm around his shoulder.

Instead, all I have are words unsaid

Moments unlived

Emotions unshared

I should have told my father I loved him.

Love broke up with Happiness

Darkness stepped in

Then Light turned to emptiness.

Hope had an appointment with Future

But met Disappointment on the way

And made a U-turn.

Truth became friends with Trust

Before Lust crept in

And it turned to dust.

Faith met Lost on the highway

And told him “Get into the back, we’re going my way.”

But Hate pushed them off the road

Faith passed away

Now Lost is all alone.

Patience waits by the phone

For Good News to call

While Young grows old

And Warm turns cold.

Happy tries to calm Sad down

But Sad’s heart is already six feet underground.

Time doesn’t wait

So Night falls hard

Welcome to burden boulevard.

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My dear child

I love you more than words can say

You are beautiful to me in each and every way.

The lovely brown skin that you wear so proud

Covers your body with perfection that screams so loud.

The warmth of your smile calms my soul

You are my diamond, my precious gold.

With your thick black hair and big brown eyes

You are special, a God-given prize.

From the day you were born, you made my heart sing

My beautiful African girl, what joy you bring.

Never forget, you are a Queen. So wear your crown

You are a light in this world, don’t let darkness bring you down.

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This world is not mine

I am only passing through

The corridors and streets seem unfamiliar

This is a life I don’t belong to

At sunrise, I long for the night

And in the darkness, I yearn for the day

I contemplate my every step

Because time won’t let me have another say

I leave a mark on every surface I touch

Because the future won’t allow me to return

One day my memory will fade in the wind

One day my fire will cease to burn

One day I will regret the things I never did

And all the words I never spoke

Until then I’m just a traveler

Accompanied by fear and hope

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