Old Man Emu Poet Rhyme

I Wish

I WISH

Now I wish I didn't have, when my mother went without.
She selflessly gave out of love, of that there is no doubt.
I wish I weren't so needy, when my father worked so hard.
Toiled through day and into night so I'd be dealt a better card.

I wish I hadn't harped or begged, for the latest toy.
To possess for a little while and gave but fleeting joy.
I wish that I could give them back and give more in its place.
A little less commercial to light up someones face.

I wish I could take back the nasty things I've said.
Take them to the ocean and bury them in the sea bed.
Our words can be so hurtful, our actions can be too.
So think how would it feel to be in others shoes.

I wish I could forget the darker scenes of life.
The trouble and the termoil and deeds that eeked with strife.
But knowing that they happened, well just maybe it's ok.
To give us lessons for our life and aim for brighter days.

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Keng Chuan Seng January 5, 2016 at 6:20 PM Mirrors the cycle of life.. Regrets of an earlier part of life.. Even as we aged later in life.. Wishing we were then just as wise.. Great enjoyable reading...!

Keng Chuan Seng October 15, 2015 at 12:14 AM In life we go through regrets... Over thoughts and actions way back.. We wish if only time allows playback.. There are things we'll do better alright... Tq for this poignant lines of regrets... Love reading them and do keep them coming in... Old Man Emu May 15, 2016 at 5:21 PM Thank you, for you kind review I look forward to reading more of your work. Regards, Craig