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What Could Have Been
by
Alice C. Bateman
I’m grieving, for all the lost love in my life
For all the dear ones who are gone
For what could have been, for what used to be
For all the times that I’ve been wrong
I’m grieving, for not ever knowing
That feeling that love will stay true
The tears flowing from my eyes showing
The loss from things I never knew
Of course there is much to give thanks for
And I do, every day, all the time
But why is it so hard to just give me
A love that will truly be mine
What have I done, that I don’t deserve love
What have I done that’s so bad
Why must I always endure so much pain
Why sit here feeling so sad
Of course I’ll feel better, and I’ll carry on
As always, as always before
I’ll go back to work, and I’ll lock up my heart
And not let anyone near my core
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