I'd be a well-known writer
(but alas I sit here penning this)
My children would be well behaved always
(instead of bickering in my background)
I'd be living in lovely Lancaster County, Pa.
(yet here I am still in N.J.)
The planes on September 11'th would be only a nightmare
(sadly, there really is a 'Ground Zero')
I would have no regrets to mention
(nevertheless...they do exist)
My body would have no afflictions
(however, pain is my constant companion)
...Had my wishes come true
(though, there's always tomorrow)
profound piece of honesty ,I love it ,great write!
Yes! You have used the pen for thoughts haunting me too.