Take the Sunshine, Leave the Rain

If I could take my time again

A different thing I'd do;

I'd take the comfort, leave the pain.

I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain,

If only I could start anew.

If I could be another's son

A different path I'd choose;

I'd walk along, I wouldn't run,

I'd leave the sorrow, take the fun,

If only I could re-infuse.

If I could start another hour

A different way I'd go;

I'd take the sweetness, leave the sour,

I'd take the jolly, leave the dour,

If only I could make it so.

If I could live another day

I'd tread a different way;

I'd leave the turmoil, take the calm,

And leave the coarseness, take the charm,

If I could take my time again...

I'd take the sunshine, leave the rain.

                                     ASJ