Wish I'd Listened More
Richard
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As the night falls and the world fades to grey,
Memories flood back, like waves in the bay,
A of choices, so many roads I've crossed,
Now I the wisdom and love I lost.
In this quiet room, shadows dance on the wall,
Time slipping away, but remember it all,
I see his face, kind and wise,
Tears now filling my fading eyes.
Oh, I wish I'd listened more
To the man I adored,
He was right.
Could have saved me so much pain
But was stubborn again and again.
He'd speak softly, with in his voice,
But I chose the path, I my own choice,
"Don't tell me what to do," was my refrain,
Now I'm left with echoes of and pain.
In the twilight of my years, truth bright,
His gentle wisdom, his guiding light,
I pushed what I needed the most,
Now I'm haunted by ghost of every lost hope.
Lying here, it's too to mend,
But I cherish the love he send,
In his arms, I could have found peace,
Instead, I fought battles that would never cease.
He grew tired of my stubborn ways,
His frustration grew, his swayed,
He stopped offering his wisdom and grace,
Knowing I'd reject it, lost in my own space.
So if you're listening, take my advice,
Heed the ones who love you, be wise,
For in the end, love's the truest guide,
Don't let pride leave you empty inside.
And now I'm left with only the night...