I could have been a well-groomed kid
But I failed to grasp those teachings
I could have been a successful professional
But the career could never take off
I could have been an ideal son
But the destiny had different thought
I could have been a supportive brother
But the sibling rivalry always prevailed
I could have been a true friend
But the friendship always dumped me
I could have been a true lover
But love decided to stay away
I could have been an ideal husband
But the match was never made in heaven
I could have been a sportsman
But the ground never embraced me
I could have been a poet
But the poetry always deserted me
I could have been an author
But the words always