young again

I wish I was young again

I would not make 

the same mistakes

I would have the courage

to change my life

until I make it right

I would treat each sunrise

as if it were a time of peace

I would treat every midnight

as a time of release

into my dreams

as they come

if I were young

I wish I believed in love

knocking at my door

it never did before

I would have the courage

to make a start

to open my heart

I would treat every person

friendly and kind

without preconceptions

that form in my mind

that's what I'd dream of

if I believed in love

          life is filled with change

          that's all that remains

I wish I was young again

I would not be afraid

of decisions I've made

I would have the courage

to try things that are new

I'd follow it through

I would treat myself

in ways I don't expect

with some compassion

and a little respect

that's what I would do

I'd be my own friend

if I was young again