I wish I was better.
I wish I was stronger.
I wish that my hands were steady,
and that my breaths were longer.

I wish I was healthy.
I wish I was youthful.
I wish my skin wasn't so pale,
and that I was more useful.

I wish I glowed with life.
I wish I made you happy.
I wish I could say this out loud,
without stuttering or sounding sappy.

I wish I made you smile.
I wish you wanted to be nice to me.
I wish you liked being near me,
and that you...