Why is it only when someone dies
Do we truly realise their worth?
That we didn't tell them "I love you" enough then
But only when we feel their dearth?
Sure we hugged and kissed
And had a jolly good time.
We laughed, cried and played about
While the sands of time trickled by.
We weren't warned that our time was running out
Sure we knew that life isn't always a glass half-full
But we thought we'd grow old together
Why did time treat us so cruel?
To rob someone of life's chances
And experiences of growing old;
To live the life they dreamed of
And watch opportunities unfold.
All the plans planned, all the schedules made,
Now they're left to fade away
They never got a chance to be fulfilled
They never got to see the light of day
Those people leave empty spaces behind
In places you would never think
Harmless places that can now overwhelm
Causing the tears, that away, you try to blink
All their quirks and annoying habits
Now seem dearer than before
"Come, annoy me again. I promise I won't mind",
You despairingly implore.
When you just need to hold their hand again
Or hear the sound of their voice
You'd give anything to have those moments once more
No hesitation, if given a choice.
The smallest of instances can trigger
And make your heart explode;
They are bullets too deep to extract
And it's too heavy a load.
The pictures, the places, the journeys,
The moments together that you spent
Are hard to visit without paying homage
To the memories that they lent.
Tell your loved ones you love them
It's never often enough;
To wake up one morning and never see them again
Is a regretful reality that's tough!
The pain and grief might slowly diminish
The hurt might pass away
Carry their smiles, their dreams, their hopes with you
And bring them to life one day.
Do we truly realise their worth?
That we didn't tell them "I love you" enough then
But only when we feel their dearth?
Sure we hugged and kissed
And had a jolly good time.
We laughed, cried and played about
While the sands of time trickled by.
We weren't warned that our time was running out
Sure we knew that life isn't always a glass half-full
But we thought we'd grow old together
Why did time treat us so cruel?
To rob someone of life's chances
And experiences of growing old;
To live the life they dreamed of
And watch opportunities unfold.
All the plans planned, all the schedules made,
Now they're left to fade away
They never got a chance to be fulfilled
They never got to see the light of day
Those people leave empty spaces behind
In places you would never think
Harmless places that can now overwhelm
Causing the tears, that away, you try to blink
All their quirks and annoying habits
Now seem dearer than before
"Come, annoy me again. I promise I won't mind",
You despairingly implore.
When you just need to hold their hand again
Or hear the sound of their voice
You'd give anything to have those moments once more
No hesitation, if given a choice.
The smallest of instances can trigger
And make your heart explode;
They are bullets too deep to extract
And it's too heavy a load.
The pictures, the places, the journeys,
The moments together that you spent
Are hard to visit without paying homage
To the memories that they lent.
Tell your loved ones you love them
It's never often enough;
To wake up one morning and never see them again
Is a regretful reality that's tough!
The pain and grief might slowly diminish
The hurt might pass away
Carry their smiles, their dreams, their hopes with you
And bring them to life one day.
