Stuck in an epic public transport mess for 90+ mins. After sorting out all the work I could while doing a brilliant imitation of a human sardine, I finished these thoughts. Feeling sad as I reflect on how quickly our little guy is growing up and on the passage of time.
One day
Forget the unread novels,
And the always-frigid tea,
One day there’ll be time enough,
Too much time, just for me.
Time to finish novels
Once bookmarked with a frown,
Time to drink that scalding tea
Perpetually unsipped and set down.
Time to take that gym class
Instead racing to do pick up,
Time to loll in hammocks
Instead of climbing trees or playing pickup.
Drowning in “me time,” what I’ll want,
Desire desperately,
Are these days when there’s barely any time,
Any time that’s free.
So bring on one more LEGO build
For one day soon I won’t rate
Cool enough for you to invite,
An undesired playmate.
Talking Ewok? “Yub yub,” count me in!
Dance party? Let’s leap and twirl!
Crepes? Waffles? This very day?
No worries, I’m your girl.
One more chapter?
One more hug?
One more cuddle in the dark?
When I say “I don’t mind”
I’m not being kind,
The secret is this:
“One more” is also my wish.
Today live knowing there’s tomorrow,
(Although strictly there might not be)
Live life from back to front
And always presently.
The truth is that these hours
Are worth more than one can count,
And we make memories today
Of days never wished away.
One day they will be the solace
That I’ll constantly replay.
Yes one day I’ll have all the time
To do the things I wish,
Today I do the things I love and want,
For tomorrow, I can’t.
Tanya Accone
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