life is once,

it only happens once.

there are things you want to see

things you want to experience.

 

In the afternoon, you become more aware.

the morning is gone,

you can't do that again.

but the rest is left,

you always have a second chance.

 

In the evening, you are too aware,

you wish you could have done

what you did not do.

 

At midnight, then you understand:

things only happen once.

 

1987