Memoir
I wish I knew better, but here we are
Away from my home, far from the stars
I wish I knew better, but this is what I get
For risking my future for a superficial bet
I wish I knew better, but from the moment I opened my eyes
My parents had already planned my white-coated demise
I wish I knew better, but my future was planned
Whether I like it or not, I am going to be damned
I wish I knew better, but what could I have even done?
I am so young, I just wanted some colour and fun
I wish I knew better, but I don't know what my future holds
I just need to sit back and watch my decisions unfold
I never wanted rue and regret in my stars
But "I wish I knew better" is my memoir
-As The Night Reigns
© Zakia Mustafa 2025













