Setting Sail

I wrote this poem a long time ago--back in 2004 actually. At my high school graduation Theresa drew a picture to go with it and framed it so its on our kitchen wall right now. I took a moment and I read it the other day, and realized how much it applies to my life once again, especially at this point. So anyways! I thought I'd share it with you. Let me know what you think of it!

Setting Sail

By Rachel Mellas

November 17, 2004

If moments could last a lifetime,

And memories without end,

Would I still want to float down the river of time,

Through the water's unpredictable bends?

If I could look at my life in the past,

And see myself as I used to be,

Would I like how I've changed,

Or long for the child,

That's still somewhere inside of me?

If I could change a decision I made long ago

By chosing the other trail,

How would that affect the me of today,

Would my boat then sink or sail?

I know the answers are not to be learned,

And I should just let the water flow,

But I can't help to wonder where I would be
If I never set sails to go?