Should, Could, Would

Posted on June 16, 2011 | 14 Comments

The days are so long without me being there,
I hold up my chin, act strong, but I’m scared;
That while I’m away fighting this war
That something might happen, so I scream and deplore.

How will you react while I slam open that door?
What do I say that hasn’t been said before?
I won’t fall prone but I will bend a knee;
Bow my head, kiss your hand, ask you to marry me.

Imagine these words being said to you now
If you must know that they’re real, say them aloud
I couldn’t wait to express how I feel
Every day that I’m here I spin the wheel

 

© 2011 Michael Yost

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14 responses to “Should, Could, Would”

  1. Teresa | June 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM | Reply

    Very powerful! Truly shows the fear and how important home is to keep going.

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  2. Jamie Dedes | June 17, 2011 at 5:17 AM | Reply

    Oh, so sweet and then the reminder of the words must be said now. Wow, Michael, this is good. Thanks for posting …

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  3. charlesmashburn | June 20, 2011 at 7:02 AM | Reply

    Never put off til tomorrow…. Nice one, friend. Well said!

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  4. TheMsLvh | June 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM | Reply

    I agree with the post that commented on your line: Oh, so sweet and then the reminder of the words must be said now. Great line! Congratulations.

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  5. Jingle | June 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM | Reply

    you pin the wheel,
    true.

    brilliant write.

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