I Know It's Been a While

I almost called you
 several times
 I know it's been a while

 I had the phone
 right in my hand
 but never got to dial

 Something kept
 distracting me
 every time I tried

 Babies crying,
 P.T.A.,
 my son needing a ride

 Two weeks ago
 I planned to call
 but many things came up

 School recitals,
 soccer games,
 we got a brand new pup

 It's always nice
 to talk to you
 I know it's been a while

 Every time we chat
 my friend
 you always make me smile

 I'm sorry when
 you called last week
 I couldn't talk with you

 I'm sure my son
 explained that I
 had many things to do

 Finally when
 I got the chance
 just the other day

 The stranger's voice
 that spoke to me
 it took my breath away

 I've always loved
 to talk with you
 I know it's been a while

 It's really very
 easy to
 pick up the phone and dial

 Oh, how I'd love
 to talk with you
 for you, some time I'd save

 But it's too late
 and here I am
 weeping at your grave



© Mike Wise
 9/27/13

Tags: Sad, Love, Rhyme, Beat, Depressing, Pain, Dark, Deep,