Innocent

Where does the time go?

It feels like just yesterday

You learned to crawl.

Where does the time go?

It was just a week ago

That my baby tried peaches.

Where does the time go?

It was just eight months ago

I held you for the first time.

Where did our time go?

It was just January

And I was pregnant.

If I’d known I’d only have

This bit of time, a taste of joy

I’d have savored every second

If I’d known

I would’ve enjoyed my gift more

For hours instead of minutes

If I

Could have more time

…Please?

If

I’d run away we’d be safe

But I didn’t know

And we ran out of time.