If I Could Have My Time Over
If I could have my time over,
I would do it all differently
and not treat each precious moment
with such disregard and flippancy.
I would use my time effectively,
I would think ahead and plan.
I would reserve my stores of energy,
and take charge when I can.
But it’s too late in the journey
for regret, too late to repent –
because there’s not a socket in sight,
and my battery’s on one per ce
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love it!
64% diminishing, dimming, damned.
Brilliant as ever, Brian. I’ve been there…
I’ve also been here:
Note to Shelf
The missus sent me shopping
She said I’d better hurry
The shops are always running out
I told her not to worry
I looked down at the list she’d made
Some fresh herbs for the chowder
The only other item was
A box of washing powder
I set off with my plastic bag
Though why she thought it urgent
Was more than I could fathom
What? Some herbs and some detergent?
So when I passed the local pub
And saw its door ajar
I thought a quick one couldn’t hurt
And went up to the bar.
But when I made it to the shop
Its stocks were almost gone
I realised to late that thyme
And Tide wait for no-one.
Iain M Spardagus
19 March 2026