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What If?
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What If? |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“What If”? Did you ever play the game, "What if?" Ah, tragic ploy that- Reminding us of foolish acts Which put us where we're at. What if I'd listened to my Dad And done my best in school? Today I'd have security And not be such a fool. What if I'd been more disciplined? When in the uniform? Today I'd be retired with pay- In better shape and form. What if I listened as a child Obeyed the "golden rule" Of treating others like yourself Prefer that they should do. I'd have to give account for less If I could have my druthers I'd gladly take back all the pain Which I've dispensed to others. What if we saw through others eyes- The way we really are- And not as we oft see ourselves Our ego it would mar. If I could have another chance To set my life aright I'd try to spread a lot more love And have a lot less fights. What if I happed to gain the world It's silver, gems, and gold I fear I'd profit not at all- If I should lose my soul. What if I'd never said and done Those things which seemed deranged To sear the concious, lull the mind Oh, what could I exchange? For innocence, and peace of mind- Clear concious t'ward all men- What e'er the effort or the cost If I could do it again. |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
I think we all at times, wish we could go back and change it all, but I think everything happens for a reason, that all of my hard ships have led me to the one I love, and to my current morals and ideals, which I wouldn't change for anything. So, when i think again, I don't want to change a thing. ------------------ Thinking is just what a great many people think they are doing when they are merely rearranging their predjudices. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I like the change in style for you with this one |
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