If I Could Go Back
If I could go back,
Change the past.
I would slow down,
Not go so fast.
I would pay attention
To the older crowd.
I get why, they're
Cocky and proud.
I would do better
In school.
I would play less
Of the fool.
I would adjust,
My attitude.
I would show
More gratitude.
I would speak
less.
I would prepare,
For the test.
I would smile
A lot more.
I no longer would
Keep score.
I would spend more
Time with family.
I would take better care
of my anatomy.
I would say no can do,
To the drugs.
I would give
Longer hugs.
I would have no
Expectations.
I would have quiet
Conversations.
I would be more flexible,
Less bent out of shape.
I would always have
A plan of escape.
I would cry less,
I would laugh more.
I would knock on
The closed door.
I would never
Judge another.
I would be a
Better mother.
IF I COULD GO BACK…
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Copyright © Debbie Middaugh | Year Posted 2022
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