Poem: If I Knew Then

01/05/08

If I knew then what I know now

I'd have cleaned the house,

washed the windows,

watered the yard.

I'd have called my sons and sister

and talk about our dreams

if I knew then what I know now.

I heard the rain, calling, join me

in this celebration, twirl and

dance, laugh, and sing

yell hello to the heavens,

wave to neighbors,

jump up and down

hug the postman

greeted everyone with a smile

if I knew then what I know now

I traveled far in thoughts and hopes

never wanting to leave the softness of

my comforter, the fragrance from my pillow,

the quiet of the rooms at night

a pantry full of sweets I should have eaten

caring less for a balanced diet

if I knew then what I know now.

I will always love the Special One

and cherish her in my memory

look again at her smiling innocence

radiating from the living room,

dinner table, garden

the wave goodbye would never end

as we once again embraced

if I knew then what I know now.