Later In Life Poem by Rodney Dufault

Later in life I'll think I could've been a better dad
even though I give my son everything I never had.
I do everything to ensure that he's never sad.
I teach him what to do not just punish him when he's bad.

Later in life I'll think I could've been a better husband
even though I love my wife so much I would die for both of us, and
come back as a ghost and haunt the only heart that taught me trusting.
She turned my heart beautiful from something that was disgusting.

Later in life I'll think I could've been a better man
even though I feel it is this world that forced my hand.
When I was pushed I could've taken a better stand.
I could've learned to speak instead of misuse these hands.

Later in life I'll think I could've been a better leader
even though I know I lack some of their better features,
but I'd be fair and honest and that's more than most of teachers.
I know it's hard but so am I and so I cannot seem to reach ya's.

Later in life I'll think that I could've been better at many things
even though I've done so well at escaping these Hellish rings.
All I ever want to do is spread my angelic wings
and fly above this earth; Show love to everyone who sings.