A SLEEPLESS PRAYER

I wonder how much better off you'd be
If I had shown up at some other school.
You might have married someone else, not me,
And life would be smooth sailing as a rule.

You'd sit back, settled, and watch your cash amass.
With jaunts to Europe and exotic ports,
The pace of life wouldn't have to be so fast.
Beside a pool, you'd bask in some resort.

There'd be no worry whenever I did mope.
Instead, the guy you picked would have no cares,
No new expense would throw him for a loop.
With him a life of leisure you would share.

I think these things when I can't sleep
And pray your life is one you'll keep.

20 May 2018