Not a chance
I’ll say that
I should have spent
more time housecleaning
But I know I will say...
I should have listened more
To those voices deep within
What my soul wanted to explore
What my heart wanted to conquer
What my inner child wanted to do
I should have taken the time to
Sketch and doodle more
Paint more canvases with vibrant colours
Smile up at each blue sky
Allow gusts of wind to mess up my hair
Step out in each rain storm
Greet each flower that bloomed on my path
Listen to the chirping of wild birds
Pet each dog that looked up at me with eager eyes
Hug each friend that had a hard day
Take longer candlelit baths
Laugh at more silly jokes
I know I’ll wish
I had held your hand more often
Held you in my arms longer
Hugged you much more
Found more ways to say I love you