Daily writing prompt
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?

I wish I would have said yes when he stood in the door

See you later alligator

In a while crocodile-

If only I had known that saying

If only I had known anything about life

I re-live and re-dream his face – my face

Before (you know)

A time when I was unblemished

As the years have passed perhaps I have learnt

That it is far better to have hidden my answer

That the door closed between us

That I always have him – as an image – as perfect as I wish to paint it.

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7 responses to “Man”

  1. Sherry Marr Avatar
    Sherry Marr

    I so resonate with this poem – being too shy to say yes when one wishes she were braver. But yes, one can then keep the wondering as a memory.

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Thank you – in that way we can keep our beacons of life

  2. Lisa or Li Avatar

    Jae, one of those hindsight is 20/20 situations. Why not when it’s happening 😦

  3. Pamela Avatar

    Hi Jae Rose, I haven’t read anything by you in ages. So good as usual. I like the sense of mystery in this.

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Great to see you Pamela – thank you

      1. Pamela Avatar

        You’re welcome. I hope that you are doing well.

  4. petrujviljoen Avatar

    Hindsight! The if only. Know it very, very well.

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