Not Backing Out

I Should Have Not Jumped

I should have stopped.

I should have not went to that party.

It was what started it all.

I was good.

I did my homework.

I was a straight A student.

With an unusual B every once in a while.

And I wish that

If I just listened to that irritating-

now that I think about it, not so irritating

voice in my head,

I would have gotten out of the mess before I even made one.

I should have left the party.

I should have stayed sober.

I should not let other's opinions about me influence my thoughts.

I should have stayed safe.

But I didn't.

I should have backed out.

But I didn't.

I wish I did.

If only I had a genie.

I should have not gotten into the car.

Drove to the hiking trail.

Duck to avoid possible cops.

Walk up the trail.

I should have pushed the bad people away

I should have not leaned so far off the edge.

I should have not looked down.

I should have backed out of the dare

When I had the chance.

I should have.

But I didn't.

I should have not laughed when they told me to do it.

I should have not done it.

I should have not jumped.