If I could live again my life,
In the next - I'll try,
-to make more mistakes,
I won't try to be so perfect,
I'll be more relaxed,
I'll be more full - than I am now,
In fact, I'll take fewer things seriously,
I'll be less hygenic,
I'll take more risks,
I'll take more trips,
I'll watch more sunsets,
I'll climb more mountains,
I'll swim more rivers,
I'll go to more places - I've never
been,
I'll eat more ice creams and less lime beans,
I'll have more real problems - and
less imaginary ones,
I was one of those people who live
prudent and prolific lives -
each minute of his life,
Of course that I had moments of joy
- but,
if I could go back I'll try
to have only good moments,
If you don't know - that's what life
is made of,
Don't lose the now!
I was one of those who never goes anywhere
without a thermometer,
without a hot-water bottle,
and without an umbrella and
without a parachute,
If I could live again - I will travel
light,
If I could live again - I'll try to
work bare feet
at the beginning of spring till
the end of autumn,
I'll ride more carts,
I'll watch more sunrises and play
with more children,
If I have the life to live - but now
I am 85,
- and I know that I am dying ...
Jorge Luis Borges
Photo info: Hualian, December 2012
This is a very beautiful and thought provoking poem. Most people dream/fantasize about this. Unlike the author of the poem you are just few tens. I wish you will bring all your dreams and fantasies into reality.
ReplyDeleteIn the next- I'll try :D
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