Poem of the Month ~Archive


Anne-Denise Mejaki

Once More



Had I known you were leaving

I would have looked at you once more.

I would have twirled into your arms

and danced just like before.



For in an instant so much loving

can be lived and held in time.

Then life happens so swiftly

never again meant to be mine.

I know it's ok

We did our best

It's all just perfect

Like it was meant.

My heart will say forever more:

Had I known you were leaving

I would have looked at you, once more

By Anne-Denise Mejaki
of Temiskaming Shores