I wish that I could make yesterday today-

Find the place inside of you

that used to laugh and play.

I wish that I could take you back to where you used to be-

When you remembered everything

and taught it all to me.

I wish that I could see you smile and know exactly why-

A part of you has left forever

and you never said goodbye.

I wish that I could bring you back and change what has become-

That you could find yourself again

before His will is done.

I wish that I could find five minutes of clarity in mind

So we could talk about our love,

if only one more time.

I wish that I could make you see what used to be in you

And even though you never say,

I know you wish it too.

I wish I didn’t see you struggle to grasp what used to be

Looking for that place in you

that leads you back to me.

I wish that I could find that place inside of you to change

But no matter how many times I wish,

it always stays the same.

I wish that I could love you enough to bring you home

To give your life a new rebirth,

as if your youth weren’t gone.

I wish that I could write this poem and make it all come true

I just thank God with all my heart

that I’ve known the best of you.