You Could

Missed chances

You could have seen the sunrise

As chilly breezes sighed a welcome

The embrace of light reflected

Upon the glowing sky of awakening



You could have felt the beam

That arrived on wonder’s wing

Saying the world is exquisite

In its mirror of your spirit’s light



You could have been with me

In that clear morning moment

Shared your warm skin with mine

Squinted your eyes against



My smile that rivaled Sol

Experienced the love so strong

It crushed me under its weight

You could have saved me



You could have seen the sunrise.