Don’t Think While I Overthink

I try not to think

Of who I could have been

If I’d been left to my own thoughts

Instead of turned over to robots.

I try not to think

About the days gone by

When life was a breeze

And I did everything with ease.

I try not to think

What choices I’d take back.

If I could repeat this life –

Would I avoid all strife?

I try not to think

Too long on those gone;

The ones who I miss

And would give anything to kiss.

I try not to think

Of what I would change;

It’s better to accept where I am,

Even if people call me ma’am.

I try not to think

About the dark times I’ve had

When I had cried all I could cry

And wanted only to die.

I try not to think

As if the happiness will last

In this world of ups and downs

Where you’ll often wear a frown.

I try not to think

Beyond the moment I’m in

Because what more is there, really,

Than to love life and be silly?