A Second Chance

 

I might  not have a second chance

So I'd better do today

The deeds that I've been thinking of

That would help one, in some way.

 

I'd better try to make amends

For thoughtless words of mine,

And right the wrong as best I can,

While there is precious time.

 

There may not be a second chance

For what I'd like to do,

So I'd better not procrastinate -

Then there's nothing left to rue.

 

The saddest words of tongue or pen,

That I can contemplate,

Are the words we often have to use -

I'm sorry, it's too late.

 

~ Rachel Hartnett