My Time
When grandma passed away
I wished for more time
Time to hold her frail hands in my hands
If only I had more time
For the past five years
I wished for more time
Time for the dead
Time for me to follow my dreams
When it was time to board the aircraft
The one that would take me far away
I realized that the time I had
All the time that I spent was borrowed
I borrowed from you, my love
Now, I’m waking up at 1:00AM
Panicked, stricken with guilt
I wish for another chance
Another day to give you my time
Another moment to be with you
This poem is about:
Me
My family
My community