One Shot Poem attempt number who cares cause these are mostly kinda terrible.

I wish I was present.

I wish I was present for the pain.

I wish I was present for the relief.

I wish I was present for the sadness.

I wish I was present for love.

Mostly, I'm dealing with the pain, relief, sadness and love that came before.

Maybe that's a coping mechanism.

Maybe that's just life.

Maybe I am making excuses for all of us.

Maybe I can do better.

Maybe you can too.