Backspace Poem by Ruth L. Rivers

Wouldn't it be nice to have a key
That was designated for any 'oopsy'
That could go back like it was never there
Those words of anger or bitterness shared
Something that got rid of the mess in life
Cleaning the page, wiping clean your time
Making the slate of the day, month, or year
A page that was free of hatred or your fears
I would enjoy that key in my life for sure
But only if it came with a safety feature
So that when good or kind words came
And they were not meant but inspired
I would not be tempted to erase or rewite
Things I did not plan to have in my life

By Ruth L. Rivers
June 16,2009