Retrospect-----A little prose to change it up :)

There's so much more
I know about myself
Today.
Had I only know yesterday:

I still would have wandered penniless,
but feeling rich.
I still would would have danced,
but outside the confines of a room.
I still would have answered, "Yes"
but dared to be the one who asked the questions,
and declined more often.

I still would have stared into mirrors,
but praised my youthful body, instead of beckoning it for change.
I still would have studied my face,
but searched my eyes to find worth.
I still would have walked,
but confidently, regardless of the direction,
trusting my instincts.

Looking back,
Too little mistakes,
Is my greatest regret
Because despite them, pain or joy
All roads still brought me here

And perhaps I'd realize sooner:
That mistakes build character and confidence,
without the pride

Experience makes a person wholly,
even if religion cannot

And life is no more linear,
even if you can't backtrack,
it still makes good of all your bads

And God forgives not just the things you've done,
but should have done

And today,
Is not "all we've got."

-Noemi Garcia Rigsby