How could you have known you played your last game?
How could you have seen that was your last dance?
How could you have guessed nothing stays the same?
How could you have recognized your last chance?
How could you have said goodbye so cruelly?
How could you have forgotten that last word?
How could you have looked at them so cooly?
How could you have predicted or inferred?
How could that sweet goodnight kiss be your last?
How could that have been your last hot shower?
How could that go from bad to worse that fast?
How could that life change in just an hour?
How could you have known everything you’d miss?
How could you have foreseen apocalypse?
The answer seems so simple when addressed;
nobody could have ever known or guessed.
Poet’s Note:
I took the trash out tonight before bed. That’s when I realized I hadn’t been outside in five days. Obviously, I’ve been distracted and could’ve gone out for a walk or jog if I wanted to; nevertheless, the realization inspired me to write about the spiraling thoughts we’re all probably having. Stay safe and take care of yourselves, everyone. See you on the other side.