ODE TO HAVEN’TS

I’ve never put out a fire
Or changed a tire.

I can’t fly
Wouldn’t even try.

I can’t sing a note
Don’t ALWAYs vote.

Never swam with a shark
Or heard a sweet lark.

Never been behind bars
Or reached the stars.

Never climbed a mountain
Or swam in a fountain.

I’ve not fallen thru ice
‘Cause that wouldn’t feel nice.

I’ve never stroked a snake
Or felt the earth quake.

I’ve missed tender kisses
And am not sure what bliss is.

Not written a tune
Or been to the moon.

I’ve not axed a tree
Or been stranded at sea.

I’ve not seen oil wildy spout
Gone in a door that says ‘out.’

I’ve not dug deep into the past
Or climbed a ship’s mast.

But there ARE things
I’ve already done. Things that were happy,
Lots of fun
So hold on to your hat
While I think about that.

And maybe I’ll send
List number two
For all to read,
Especially YOU.