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Doesn'T Foolishness Cause Regrets

Ah, had I been much wiser and taken mom more seriously, I wouldn't have called her a miserable whiner! I shiver remembering my behavior so bizarre and childish, and quite often I got punished for hanging out with kids who were too fresh. Mother screamed as a maddened woman saying, "Get back in here and finish your homework! " I did not listen and ran out not to keep them waiting. My grades got worse, and mom's face was got bitter, I tried to tell her how sorry I was, but words got stuck in my throat and I reached for air. All privileges were taken away from me, every effort to mend my mistakes was unsuccessful... I was only given warnings up to three. My wistfulness to please mom was denied, she stopped wishing me goodnight, I saw in me that unruly child who constantly lied. The intention of that pursued wish always remained: to hug her and ask for forgiveness, and would I have been given another chance instead? And that happened on Christmas Eve while unwrapping my undeserved gifts, I stood up and embraced her with all my strength... as the conscience's voice returned, " Doesn't foolishness cause regrets? "

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/29/2011 11:42:00 PM
Such a story, Andrew. I think this happens a lot between a rebellious child and their parent. I enjoyed reading this one and congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/29/2011 1:04:00 PM
Congratulations onn the win in the contest of P.D., Andrew
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Date: 9/29/2011 12:03:00 PM
ANDREW~~Congratulations on your posted poem of the week. God bless,..p.d.
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Date: 9/29/2011 11:53:00 AM
Congrats Andrew on another wonderful win with this great poetry my friend...luv..
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Date: 9/29/2011 10:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Your Best Poem this Week" contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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