Regret Too Late

I was my parent’s daughter,

I was my husband’s wife,

I was my children’s mother;

I yearned to have my life.

Now, too late, I realize

some dreams should ne’er come true,

For I’d excise

those hands of time

to be once more with you.

 

                                                                 Jan Chapman,

                                                                 March 9, 2010