Ma Vérité

I saw Eden that I held in my hands
but let go

I saw promises I did not keep
pains I did not sew
wounds I did not heal
tears I did not shed

I saw death that I did not want
prayers I did not answer
doors I did not open
doors I did not close

lovers I left behind
and dreams I did not live

I saw all that was offered to me
that I could not accept

I saw the letters I wished for
but never receive

I saw all I could have been
but never will be