Would You Change Your Past? Poem by Ray Hansell

If we could all go back in time
And change the things we've done
Would you change anything?
Or, would you change none

I don't think I'd change a thing
I would just let it be
Because my past is all a part
Of the person who became me

The life that I have lived
Makes me who I am today
Not for any reason
Would I change that in any way

My past may not be perfect
Maybe it wasn't even good
But I have so many great memories
Though, at times misunderstood

Sure I had disappointments
A few heartaches along the way
But I would still have to believe
The sunny days outshined the grey

It's nice to remember what use to be
Every now and then we all day dream
But deep inside I do believe
Some days weren't as bad as they seemed

So, I wouldn't change my past
Even if I could
Because in my heart I believe
The bad was out weighted by the good

So as I scan back over the past
To see where I am today
There is no doubt in my mind
I wouldn't have lived any other way


10-21-18/RjH