Now I Listen

I feel like I'm some one else,
stepping outside myself,
to witness me become the me I should have been,
debating the impact of what could of... would of been.

Knowing what I know now,
how,
I wish I could change fate,
But already its too late.

Hindsight is is 20/20, silence is golden,
holdin' on to memories of what was spoken,
hopin' diamonds in the rough still glisten,
recyclin' thoughts for overlooked  wisdom.

LA Kellam

For Shame

Taking a chance, entranced,
by your look and scent,
My attention, drawn in the direction
that you went.
Lonliness tested and bested
my mettle,
Having lost hope, I decided to cope
and just settle.
Careful not to reveal that I feel
so relieved,
or am I?
I've been treated so wrong for so long
been deceived.
I can't believe, I finally receive
The woman for which I was hopin'
And now that she is here,  I fear,
My heart is too calloused to be open

LA Kellam