I Never Danced the Tango

“I Never Danced The Tango” I have more than a few Regrets in life… I wish I’d loved my children… Much more, Much longer, Much stronger. I would wish to be Much wiser, Much gentler, Much more compassionate. I have worked on my failings With some success, And forgave myself For what I could not achieve. The Scales of Life Sometimes tipped my way But on occasion left me aggrieved. I have been gifted Many times over But often had not known When Fortune smiled down on me Or left me on my own. I have not traveled far abroad Or dined on foreign cuisine, Or been enthralled by distant lands That others have likely seen. But I have held my new born babe And kissed a grandchild’s cheek And helped a little boy reel in his pole By a favorite fishing creek. I’ve tasted life and spat some back That sat bitter on my tongue. I’ve harmonized a few new tunes That were better left unsung. I’ve marked my scores And I know for sure - that so attentively has He, And I pray I receive His passing marks, But I know of no guarantee. So I’ll leave this plain with a minor regret That I know I’ll never achieve - That I never danced the Tango On a dazzling summer's eve. 11-12-19 By jb pearce