Shouldn't Have

I shouldn’t have yelled when you broke the glass bowl;
I should have been better at keeping control.
I shouldn’t have eaten that second dessert;
I should be more pleasant instead of so curt.

I shouldn’t feel bad ‘cause I wasn’t selected;
I should know my life really won’t be affected.
I shouldn’t feel guilty someone was excluded;
I should understand we all can’t be included.

I shouldn’t feel jealous I’m second or third;
I should realize that caring ‘bout that is absurd.
I shouldn’t obsess over each ache and pain;
I should know that such worries leave nothing to gain.

I shouldn’t, I shouldn’t – it does me no good;
I’d stop saying “shouldn’t” – if only I could!