Don’t know what you’ve lost
until it’s gone they say
Words so true I think
everyday
As we all get swallowed
up in our selfish lives
We forget each other
all the time
Friends and family
torn apart
Money and lies the
the problem from the start
Clawing a little
everyday
Whether at work, rest
or play
Then when all is destroyed
from doing wrong
We realise what we’ve
lost when it’s gone
So sad that it takes
us until then
To find out what was
done to all of them
Some never learn by
their mistakes
Content they are hearts
to constantly break
Selfish and greedy,
nasty too
Damage is done
to me and you
Maybe it’s fear
that drives them on
To do this to others
many a wrong?
Hoping that all
will go away
In truth it’s
themselves they betray
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Darren Greenidge
I'm a thinker, listener, a "question's pretty much everything" type of person. A seeker of knowledge, always restless, yet seeks the calm in life.
I love writing in all forms and am in the process of completing a number of ongoing projects. I love the craft of writing and the possibilities it holds. A magic carpet through the mind. I love pretty much all creative arts, music, film and theatre the leading ones.
Born in Hertfordshire in England, my family Irish, Welsh and English, I currently reside in Edinburgh, in Scotland. I'm drawn to coastal and mountain regions where I like to go to think and draw inspiration from. Ireland is a place that's dear to me, and I try to get back to see family and friends as much as possible.
My interests are wide and broad, too many to mention here, but history, archaeology, criminology, music and film are just some of those things I love.
I hope you enjoy my ramblings on here as that's what they are really. I'll let my fingers do the ''talking...''
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Caliburnus Rises 
Great poem about not talking those around us for granted. Treat them with kindness and respect. And if you love them, tell them ^_^ Life is hard enough, why must we be hard to each other? 😦
Bless you and thank you.
I agree hence writing it. People are generally so wrapped up in themselves that they forget about others and by then it’s too late. It’s very sad. Life can be as easy as you make it in some respects but people don’t make it easy on themselves do they?
Life can be easy, but definitely only in some respects. I’ve read stories of such tragedies from other bloggers here, and it saddens me to know that certain ones are not treated kind by those in their lives when they need it the most. As for those not struggling with any adversities, yes, they don’t make it easy on themselves for reasons unknown to me, lol.
Well said. We’re an interesting species aren’t we even if a little frustrating at times.