Deadline

I can't believe I slept in
My alarm I forgot to set
Staying up so late last night
But now I just regret

I have an important meeting
At work which starts at nine
Now I'm running so late
And won't meet the deadline

I jump into the shower
To wake I leave it cold
And revise my notes from last night
Hoping they will all unfold

As I'm getting dressed
My mindset that is bound
My wife no longer sleeping
As I'm making all this sound

She is standing in the kitchen
With cooked breakfast on a plate
I take a sip of coffee
But for the rest I just can't wait

As I pack my briefcase
And feeling so annoyed
She's already at the front door
But her I just avoid

Straight into my car
Still glimpse her at the door
I can see her waving
And again I just ignore

While driving down the road
And silently start to curse
I forgot my phone and lunch
This day can't get any worse

The day was so hectic
Thank goodness I pulled through
Realising I was rude
But will make it up to you

I turn into our street
There's a police car at the front
My mind just goes all blank
As the officer I confront

I ask her what is wrong
Her emotions she can't hide
She tries to tell me calmly
It's best if we go inside

Anxious and confused
For the words she's going to say
And it just hits me when I hear
I'm so sorry, but your wife has passed away

She pauses for a moment
The silence is so loud
A driver ran a red light
And into her he plowed

I am too stunned and silent
I can't accept that it's true
And all I keep thinking is
I didn't say goodbye to you

She tries her best to calm me
As I'm feeling so alone
And asks me if there's someone close
That maybe I should phone

I turn on my mobile
Which I had left behind
And I can't stop my tears
With the message from her, I find

Sweetie you forgot your lunch
But don't worry I'll drop it by
And I'll send you an emoji kiss
As you forgot to say goodbye...