A LOOK BACK

I look back at days gone by
But I cannot tell you why
I thought I would live forever
I was brash and oh so clever

Self esteem was foolish pride
Back then I could let things slide
Down the mountain, up the hill
Now, of course, I foot the bill

For the short cuts that I chose
Just for spite, the saying goes,
I have cut my nose and ear
Now I see – 'twas only fear

I would live not knowing love
And those heavens up above
Seemed to me, beyond my reach
Many tried, but none could teach

What I learned when in my prime
No one can go back in time
So I limit my "not yets"
Try to minimize regrets

And when death does visit me
I hope he will plainly see
Someone brash and oh so smart
Who loved life with all her heart