If I could live over

'If I had another life to live over' class assignment.

I would have told Gabby before the last day I'd see her.

There would have been more smiles,
instead of tears

I would have kissed that girl at Pride

I would have stood up to that knife and blood.

I would have told how defiled i fel.

I would have fought for that child,
instead of allowing my 'punishment'.

I would have lived in no regret.

I would have said no.

I would have spoken up.

I would have told gran'ma I loved her.

I would have helped Chelsea.

I would have given into Shapria's questioning.

I would have told Dayna how beautiful she really was.

I would have apologized to Darrell.

I would have danced at Prom.

I would have stopped Anna.

I would have swam in the ocean with no fear.

I would have tried out for talent show.

I would have danced in the rain,
and thanked the Goddess for her cleansing.

I would have chanted my needs,
instead of carving them into my skin.

I would have partied less, and danced more.

I would haev lived in joy, instead of fear.

I would have loved without hiding.

I would have reconciled.