If Only
It’s tempting to think, “If only I had...
...Cubed a little longer
...stood a little straighter
...arrived a little earlier
...left a little later
...smiled a little wider
...engaged a little faster
...seemed a little friendlier
...been a little more patient
...known a little more
...charmed a little better
...spoke a little clearer
...looked a little prettier
...was a little leaner
...had a little more practice
...felt a little more confident
...laughed a little louder
...defended a little stronger
...reasoned a little smarter
...observed a little closer
...stayed a little calmer
...felt a little braver
...dressed a little sharper
...spoke a little smoother
...maybe a few more lives could have been saved.”
But you were there for them when they needed you.
You were there when no one else was.