Before I Had Time

We left before I had time,
not knowing it would be the last,
only having time to watch
as you left me behind.

We left before I had time,
to memorize everything around.
To engrave your face within
the center of my heart.

We left before I had time,
to prepare for the regret
of never seeing you again.
Never hearing the words “I love you,”
coming from your mind.

You left before I had time,
to share my ending thoughts.
To let you know how much
I’ll miss you,
as you leave me behind.

You left before I had time,
to spend another day
as it use to be,
Together.
Now it’s just me.

You left before I had time,
to let the tears hit the ground.
To let my voice fill the room
with a final good-bye.