If only time stood still

and time was on my side

and days weren’t rushed

if only I listened

I had the chance to change

to prove myself and others

I would recall my steps

appreciate everything

see things with clarity

open my eyes wider

and steady my gaze

rewind the moments

I did not see them at all

I was too swaddled in my world

let me rewind

please

let me try again

I want to go backwards

(PS: this can be read backwards, too)