I COULD HAVE

I COULD HAVE

I could have held your hand tightly if I knew you were in need, I could have whispered to you softly if you would have reached out to me.

I could have loved you better and listened to your fears, I could have walked beside you instead of crying tears.

I could have opened my heart and given you room to breathe instead I have no answers to why you felt you had to leave.

I could have been your shoulder to lean on and listened to your whys, I could have spoken a thousand caring words instead of saying a thousand goodbyes.

I could have loved you past the pain into days that were filled with sun instead of sitting here wondering about the things I could have done.