Yes Girl

I wish I'd said Yes.
I wish I'd said Yes when my sister wanted to play cards.
I wish I'd said Yes when my dad wanted to teach me algebra.
I wish I'd said Yes to a walk around the lake.
I wish I'd said Yes to snail-mailing Avital.
I wish I'd said Yes when Daniel asked me out.
I wish I'd said Yes more.

I wish I'd said Yes when Alex asked if I could stay another day.
I wish I'd said Yes when Saul invited me to Bournmouth.
I wish I'd said Yes when Ella offered me a shot of vodka.
I wish I'd said Yes when Briana wanted to build a fort out of pillows.
I wish I'd said Yes to tomato soup.
I might have liked it.

I wish I'd said Yes when Matan wanted to build a boat out of corks.
I wish I'd said Yes to buying another fish.
I wish I'd said Yes to getting Bea.
I wish I'd said Yes when my mum asked me to postpone cutting my hair.
I miss having long hair.

I wish I'd said Yes to moving back.
I wish I'd said Yes to buying the dress.
I wish I'd said Yes to getting flowers for Hayley.
I wish I'd said Yes for my first kiss to turn into a second.
It's too late now.

I wish I'd said Yes
Where I said No instead.
I wish I'd said Yes
Before it was too late.

Poet's Note: This poem was inspired by a book I finished reading earlier this evening, called Yes Man by Danny Wallace. It is not a self-help book, and yet I don't think Danny Wallace realises that his second book has not only changed the way I think, but has changed my entire outlook on life. I feel more positive, more confident, and generally happier as a person. Book report to follow at some point.

Katie J.