I wish I stopped for a moment to look at the storm ahead
I wish I had the courage to smile
Directly into its shining eyes and too perfect lips,
Straight through its damaged soul and deepened kiss.
I pray to have waited, hesitated before stepping foot.
Forward in tow with the blizzard and sea
Perhaps given it a head start,
And I'd escape the penitentiary.
Had I waited--stopped and hesitated.
Had I stared and kissed and smiled
Had I,
Had I left at goodbye
-F
