If I

If I had only one more day, I’d spend it with my dog. I’d do everything he loves, so he knows exactly what he means to me. I would kiss every friend I’ve ever had on both cheeks and bury my face into their necks so I can breathe them in, and maybe take a little bit of them with me. I would tell my folks I wish I could be a kid again, so I could run into their arms when I was scared; there with them is the safest I have ever been. I would thank every man I ever loved for showing me I should have poured that love into myself before I ever did for them. And then I would sit alone in an empty tub to let my tears stream down this earthly body – one last rainfall for this perfect, microscopic eco system of moving parts and pieces. I’d tell each cell how wonderful it’s been, how much they meant, what a good run we’ve had.