Jordan Peralta Poet Elegy

Time Machine

If I could build a time machine,
the first thing that I’d do
is travel back in time
and go to see you.

I’d swoop you up so swiftly
and hug you really tight.
I’d tell you that I love you —
how I can’t sleep at night.

I’d hold you in my arms
‘til I’m forced to let you go,
and sit and pray to God
that I’ll get to see you grow.

I’d tell you that I’m sorry
for all the small things I regret,
and how I keep replaying
the first day that we met.

I think I’d stay forever
in this perfect time and place,
in this perfect little bubble
where I get to see your face.

If I could build a time machine,
I would not go far away.
I’d bend time just enough
for a chance to see you stay.

I wouldn’t change much more,
just place the light back in your heart.

Just a small bend in time
for a small chance to restart.

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Natasha L Scragg August 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM This is so beautiful Jordan, and raw and real. We all wish we had your time machine especially when we've lost loved ones. A lot of people will feel your poem. It's very moving. Lovely write 😊🌺 Jordan Peralta August 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM Natasha, Thank you so much. It can be difficult to shape grief into words and expression, so it means so much that you could empathize with this. Best wishes to you! 😊