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Why Didn't I?

August 19, 2016
By helen_ikonic GOLD, Toronto, Ontario
helen_ikonic GOLD, Toronto, Ontario
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can&#039;t lose.&quot; -Bill Gates<br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t let anyone ever make you feel like you don&#039;t deserve what you want. Go for it.&quot; -10 Things I Hate About You (1999)


It’s been 37 weeks since I last saw your face,
Since I last heard your voice,
Since I last had my chance.
I should have kissed you good-bye.

 

It’s been 37 weeks since you told me to behave,
To do well in school,
And to stay out of trouble.
I should have kissed you good-bye.

 

It’s been 37 weeks since we had a conversation,
Since we had our quarrel,
Which unknowingly became our last.
I should have kissed you good-bye.

 

It’s been 37 weeks since you had to go out
And leave me all alone –
For good.
Why didn’t I kiss you that night?


The author's comments:

This poem is dedicated to my grandmother, who forever lives in my mind and heart. 


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