Every time we speak
if only for a moment
lately more seldom
than before
the story always
stays the same
Lately I hear your
old bitter cries
and I feel sorry
a little less
every time
I should feel guilty
but why I do not know
As minutes pass by
day by day
I’ve also now grown older
as grey now gives my age away
still I wonder
will my words ease your pain
I catch myself
thinking of you
how it could have been
if only things were different
between you and me
if only you could have been
I dial your number
to only end the call
I feel guilty
but then not
and only this time
I made peace
for you tried to be a father
instead of being my friend
I wipe a tear from my eye
and forgive you
I love you Pa
no matter what...
BennyB
©08/11/2011 Barend Booysen
