It was the morning of every parties
or the get together
when I see my friends with their boyfriends
and it’ll hit me
like a bullet striking in my own head
or a wireless bungee jump
from 2, 722 ft. down below
that I could be in their place
if only,
I wasn’t afraid to take the risk
if only,
I didn’t take settling seriously
It could be the first boy
with tan skin and cheeky grin
who shyly confessed to me at sixth grade
or my childhood friend
who got scared of my father’s voice
Maybe the guy who tried to pursue me
way back in high school
or the cute guy who got my number
during an excursion
I could be in their shoes
if only,
I didn’t hate the temporaries
and now,
it would just be another regret,
another chance I didn’t take
so I have to warn you,
take all the chances you have
do not be afraid of how it’ll work out
or if it’s worth it
just try.
no one loves a seed
it takes weeks before it blooms
and so does love.
I know it’s silly to say this
when I couldn’t do it myself
but at least,
you don’t have to end up
in my shoes
before you realize
that time is life
and time is all there is.