Ctrl, Alt, Delete: Silence

everything that wasn't

a missed train's whistle, fading away
the wrong words spoken, no way to sway
a dream just shy of reaching the light
a heart's missed beat in the still of night

the rain on the day of the grand parade
a shattered dream that won't be remade
moments lost in a fleeting glance
a missed connection, never a second chance

unspoken truths, locked in a sigh
a goodbye whispered, a small tear's goodbye
promises broken, hopes held aloft
regrets collected, each one too soft

everything that wasn't, slowly lingers near
a symphony of flaws, stark yet unclear
in these imperfect notes, life's refrain
a melody of loss, a silent pain