Life is fleeting. One day, we are here, immersed in the chaos of daily routines, laughter, struggles, and love. The next, we could be gone. Whether through the inevitability of death or the unexpected separation of distance, the absence of someone special leaves behind an echoing void that cannot be easily filled. But what lingers most are the unspoken words, the unfinished gestures, and the regrets of what was left undone.
If I was gone tomorrow, would you wonder if I knew how much I meant to you? Would you regret not telling me the words you kept inside? We often assume we have time—time to say the things we should, time to show appreciation, time to make a difference in someone’s life. But what if time runs out before we realize it?
Regret is a cruel teacher. It reminds us of the hugs we didn’t give, the apologies we never made, and the moments we let slip by, believing there would always be another. If I was gone tomorrow, would you wish you had made one more phone call? Would you wish you had taken a moment to tell me that I mattered, that my presence made an impact on your life?
We all want to believe that we are important, that we have left a mark on the hearts of those we love. But what if we never truly know? What if we leave this world wondering if we mattered at all? It shouldn’t take loss to remind us of the importance of expressing love, gratitude, and appreciation while we still can.
If I was gone tomorrow, would you wish you had loved me differently? Would you wish you had shown me more kindness, more patience, more understanding? Why do we wait until someone is absent to acknowledge their worth? Why do we hesitate to give people their flowers while they can still smell them?
Perhaps the greatest tragedy is not death itself but the silence that precedes it—the things left unsaid, the love left unexpressed. If I was gone tomorrow, I wouldn’t want tears of regret; I would want to know that, in the time I had, I was loved, I was valued, and I was seen. So, don’t wait until tomorrow to show someone they matter. Do it today—while there is still time.
Troy P Zehnder 