The road not taken.

As the evening light fades into monochrome shadows,

And the breeze sweeps clear the daylight’s dust;

‘Tis then I will remember all you said to me,

‘Tis then that I will wish you back again.

A million stars are studded on midnight’s velvet gown,

Dancing to the silver song of moonlight’s melody;

‘Tis then I long to feel your arms around me,

‘Tis then I wish that I could turn back time.

For in the long hours that slowly slide towards dawn,

Memory and regrets play harmony and discord

In my restless mind; and thoughts of what might have been

Weave a descant refrain across the truth that is today.

But however hard I try, I cannot turn back time, and I 

Cannot relive those times, say things in a different way,

Reach out a hand and stop the pain.
I cannot stand upon the shore and halt the 

Remorseless ebb and flow of the tides.
And so I lie, in darkness wrapped, and think

On what might have been.
If only.

(c) 2ndwitch, 21/09/13