Too Late When They Are Gone

Perceived slights and angry words abound But it’s too late when they’re gone Loved ones leave and quit coming around But it’s too late when when they’re gone Egos say your right and they are wrong But it’s too late when they are gone Healing words never said from any side But it’s too late when they’re gone To put things right and swallow your pride And admit you might be wrong And it’s too late when they’re gone Standing beside a coffin praying to undo time You beg God for one more chance But It’s too far a mountain for you to climb Under your current circumstance So love and forgive easily today Though your anger and pride are strong You never know if death will come their way Too late for regret when they’re gone. ©Deborah M Kelly March 2022