I Never Told You

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Penny Wilson Writes

You never knew that your smile was the sunlight in my world. I would listen to your breathing while watching your chest rise and fall. A miracle before my eyes. To be entrusted with your life, a creature so small and helpless, was terrifying. Perfection, delivered into my hands. Who was I to shape your future? How could I possibly do the right thing, say the right thing? Just living day to day was enough of a battle. Not worthy. Not enough. Not me.

My wish, more than anything, is that you can look back on your life and smile.

Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Most recently, you can find her poetry in an anthology by WordCrafter Press called Poetry Treasures. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ View All Posts