Born Again

Justin P. Pettinelli

  Before I was born again this time I wouldn’t take for granted What was mine. Interrupting innocence was imminent But didn’t have to happen so soon.   Before I was born again this time I would make sure to say thank you To teachers who made sure I was fine Instead of letting little things go to my head My ego emerging until I was dead.   Before I was born again this time I would tell myself not to go to that party But to stay with her and dine. That Lazy Louis matters more Even if he’s around too much.   I would hug my friends Let them know how much they mean to me Instead of striving for something that wasn’t ought to be. That is what I would do in this life of mine Before I was born again this time.