A Friend Who Walked Away

If I had known…

I’d stop you on your path

And ask you to walk me back

U-turns sometimes lead to new paths.

If I had known…

I’d ask you your well-being

And held your hands,

Human touch sometimes leads to new beginnings.

Alas! If I had known!

And so you walked away straight

Unbeknownst of the u-turns that could’ve brought you back.

So, I couldn’t ask you your well-being,

Not knowing that my touch could’ve helped you

So I couldn’t tell that my friendship was worth a try!