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Could have, Should have, Would have.........but Didn't


Five minutes, Five hours It doesn't matter how long Just having some fun Until something goes wrong. Our agonizing aunt Doesn't come for a visit Trying to convince yourself It couldn't happen to me.........could it? Sneaking around Getting that test Praying to anyone That it comes out for the best. But that little bar Turns pink in your hand A bundle of joy Very far from planned. Plans for the future Crumbling down Wishing you could leave it and just leave town. But that baby needs you And your options are few Adoption, keep it or a procedure That makes you feel blue. College? Forget it You life is that baby now Better get a job You can't be acting like a clown. No friends, no parties Diapers and naps No drinking, no drugs Bedtime and baby wraps. "If only," you think During a burping dance "I could go back in time and tell myself......... PRACTICE ABSTINENCE!"
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