I Meant To Do That

Shoulda, coulda, woulda. Looking back on my life, there are times in which I would loved to have been able to hit a reset button so that I could do some things over again, better this time. If I knew then what I know now and could "do-over" certain decisions, wouldn't I be a better person today? Nah. I like where I am in life, what I've made of it so far. I own it and grow wiser each day.

This poem was inspired by a penguin toy that said "Oops! I meant to do that!".

      I meant to do that.

To follow my dreams,

Put the past behind me,

Forgive others and myself.

To smile no matter what,

Bring joy to others,

And not give in to fear.

To sing out loud,

Dance at will,

Find humor all around.

To be the best parent,

Best friend to my husband,

A sister to my friends.

     I meant to do that.

Instead, I find I'm coming up short.

At times, I fear my future,

I cry inside,

Forgiving is an art.

I walk on, knowing I am not alone on this journey.

My faith unshaken

With time, with practice, with you.

I'm becoming a better gift.

     I meant to do that.