He Wanted To Live His Life Over

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What? You want to live your life over again?

“Well, I suppose, yes…That time in Grand Rapids.

My life—as I lived it—was a series of shynesses.”

Being bolder—what good would that do?

“I’d open my door again. I’ve felt abashed,

You see. Now I’d go out and say, ‘All right,

I’ll go with you to Alaska.’ Just opening the door

From inside would have altered me—a little.

I’m too shy…” And so, a bolder life

Is what you want? “We could begin now.

Just walk with me—down to the river.

I’ll pretend this boat is my life…I’ll climb in.”

~Robert Bly