If only I knew how I could alter my past
Would I choose to try and put life in recast
It’s made up of moments which I treasure
Precious times which gave much pleasure
Plus lapses in judgement culpabilities mistakes
The past was a learning curve with no retakes
Is it best left untouched
A mindscape slightly smudged
If only I knew the exact thing to do
In every situation presently in view
I could always make just the right choice
No trepidation about a tiny doubtful voice
Could I handle a present so picture perfect
My actions could have lifelong effect
So complete really I think it would be odd
Unflawed seamless I could now play God
If only I knew what the future holds in store
Will I be content or will I vie for more
There could be countless thrills in it
There could be difficult drills in it
If I don’t know of the joys to come
I am also unaware of snags and some
Is ignorance truly blissed
Or is there something I have missed
If only I knew of so many things
I could cherry-pick a want and grow wings
But this fumbling erratic human that I am
Is what I love about me, perfection be damned
Do I really want to know past present or future
Or live in the moment each memory to savor
Where is the fun part if life is given on a platter
The smiles the heartbreaks the journey all matter!