Missed

Cried to see the world
and missed by one sight.
Dreamt to be a bird
but missed by one flight.

Tried to "be with you"
and missed by one third.
Meant to say "I do"
and missed by one word.

Vowed to be good
but missed by one pledge.
Vaulted what I should
and missed by one hedge.

Blew my life goodbye
and missed by one breath.
Had more things to try
but missed by one death.

Knocked on Heaven's bliss
but missed by one door.
Wrote more of this
and missed by one "more".

S.K.
(18/12/2008)