Tears in Heaven

and yet
this gives me pause
the ticking of the eternal clock
this mortal frame
the lasting pain of knowing
each regret

how long did I languish
in vain, did I balance
albeit, tenuously
each step made with certain grace
that flowed through each mistake,
I was certain not to make

we find ourselves here
against the wall
behind the lives
we never made

instead, they fill our dream state
I meet you there
you're never late,
and together
we chase the sun

dare I
whisper to myself
attempt to say
after all these years,
the truth untold.
you were the one

now, turn the page...