Someone once told me "not to believe everything that I think"
I was cautioned never to leave unattended my drink.
Don't run with scissors or play with matches
All my spaces and cabinets have childproof latches.
Crossing the street I look not once but three or four
At night, I slide the chain and triple lock my door.
I fear getting it wrong, getting hurt, being alone, getting old
I wish I was stronger, wiser, braver and bold.
Better to stay with the devil you know
then be out in the world all alone.
Life handed you lemons? Make a drink.
Want something more? It's a selfish thing to think.
So, I sit in my life watching it go by
and dream of what ifs.
Heavy sigh.