Poem for the day:

“an apology to my younger self”

I apologize to my younger self

for not cherishing you more

those days of carefree play

opening presents on Christmas day

lounging on the couch with dad

or watching mom bake a cake

I should have loved those thick

ponytails instead of praying

for silky straight hair

I should have never tossed

away my dolls for the great

boyfriend who never came

those days are now long gone

and those faces have all aged

I wish I hugged you tighter

instead of rushing you away