What would you say if you knew?

What would you say

if these were the last

words to pass between

the last moments to share

before everything changed

take these moments with care

for there are things 

that we cannot know 

precious moments pass quickly

into the memories

of either regrets

or cherished times,

so take the time 

bite the tongue

embrace the heart

leave it on a note

that will play

sweetly for many

years to come

for you may not

know this will be…

the end

-Camille Delaquise

This poem appears in Behind the Facade, Camille’s debut contemporary poetry collection. What would you say if you knew? speaks to the fragile finality that shadows human connection — urging tenderness, restraint and emotional honesty in the moments we too easily assume will return.

This poem is available as a contemporary poetry print on textured recycled card.