|Living life over

If I had my life to live over... I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was strained and the sofa faded.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble^{1 about（漫步于，闲逛） his youth.}

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted^{2 like a rose before it melted in storage.}

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television - and more while watching life.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding patter if I were not there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, would not show soil or was guaranteed to last a life time.

There would have been more I love yous ... more I'm sorrys... but mostly, given another shots at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it...live it...and never give it back.