Potential

Wasted potential
Is a gem with no shine
Love never given
Hope that is lost
A future unrealised
At heartbreaking cost

An unfinished painting
A half-open door
Slivers of sunlight
Hinting at
Something more

But step toward it
This castle of light
If you’ll only go in
A shimmering future
Dancing before you
If you’ll only begin

For Pat, who always said the saddest thing was wasted potential. Thank you, RIP 🙏