If I had
learned
what I was never taught
If I had
discovered my mistakes
before I made them
If I knew
when to keep my mouth shut,
erring with silence instead of words
If I kept my
face sans expression.
instead of showing my mind
… But- I did not-
so now I am- regretful-
If only- Sometimes
Ronda R. Scott-Marak
© 22 July 2020
