Jack 155

Jack 155 10 Mar 2025 I met my younger self today He insisted it was at the pub He needed to be comfy and had much to say I declined his offer of a pint Declaring I’m good with the water, thanks anyway He insisted, come on have a beer, it’s what we do I told him, one day he will know, he lives in the darkness of extreme I remind him of the expression of two ears and one mouth Wishing him mindful awareness, that might cure his deafness He told me stories that I already know, saying it’s all just about fun I spoke about all the untold waste, not just of time and money But of lost days and unexplored capability, potential and provision I looked my younger self firmly in the eyes I explained that life shouldn’t be about regrets But there will be what if’s, maybe’s and I wonder’s I know he hadn’t heard me, there certainly wasn’t any thank you I just smiled, knowing that sometime in the future He will say I wished I’d met you earlier