What If

I sometimes sit and wonder,

How my life would have turned out,

If at any of the crossroads of life,

I would have chosen the opposite path?

Where would I be,

Who would I be,

Would I be sitting here today?

As I look at my view now,

I see a yacht sailing,

I see water so perfectly blue

And a sunset that is unreal.

I also see myself sitting alone,

Reflecting and wondering

"What if?"

By no means do I want to change my life,

I am grateful and happy with the love I have…

It's just my mind thinks a lot,

And my imagination runs wild...

This is why I write.

And this is a gift, I see and know it.

But I also understand why sometimes,

One can think it's better to not know.

The responsibility that comes with this insight,

Can be stifling at times.

Nonetheless, this is my path.

I accept it, appreciate it -

I would have it no other way.

And why should I complain?

I get to experience, live and love…

What else do I really need?