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Wish



These are a set of things I wish I had done or had happened but did not have the courage to follow through or fate did not permit

Wish I was born wealthy,
I do not wish to work,
Wish I didn't have to earn for survival,
I Wish I was free

Wish I had the courage to follow my dreams,
The metal to reach for the stars,
Talent imbibed with confidence,
One I am always proud to be

Wish I made my own decisions,
When my life was very young,
Wish I thought far and wide,
Instead of the today and the tomorrow

Wish I had studied well,
When I was told I showed promise,
Wish I knew what I want in life,
When I languished the moments of young.

Wish I spoke to my first crush,
While it ate away at my soul,
Wish I knew how it went,
While all I know is sorrow.

Wish I stood for what I believed,
When the moment presented itself.
Wish I had made myself heard,
All I know is what I should've done

Wish I was surrounded by serinity,
Nature humming a tune,
Whispering a song in my ears,
About the flow of change

No more shall I live in regret,
Live based on what I believe,
With courage to always speak up,
Following a long forgotten dream

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