While there's still time

While there's still time
Amends must be made
Wrongs must be righted
From this, I'll not be swayed
What ever barrier stands between us
Will be swept away on the tide
Of reparation and reconcilliation
Not hampered by my silly pride
Angst, anger, lasted far too long
There's a chance to bring it to an end
I want to stand before you again
And say 'Hello, my friend'

While there's still time
I'll devise my perfect plan
Work on that lengthy bucket list
Before I find myself a tired old man
I'll take you all along with me
Together, the journey we'll share
Tick things off one by one
We'll be adventurous, debonair
Always looking forward
Barely stopping to see what's gone
Racing so fast to the next highlight
I'll struggle to hold on

But right here, the here and now
I'm gonna stop and pause
Breathe in the beauty around me
Accept my many flaws
I won't say to my children
Give me a minute or two
Don't you know just how many things
That daddy's got to do
I'll stop, share, let them exude
Every cartwheel and chant in rhyme
I should make the most of them
While there's still time
While there's still time