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Letting Go Of Past Mistakes

Pictures there upon the wall, each person once held me dear.
At times we were living together, now not one lives near.
Each has a life they must live and thoughts on which to ponder.
My life goes on, I grow old and still I can’t but wonder,
How different things could have been, if love we didn’t squander.

It’s sad to know the errors I’ve made, the times my choices were wrong,
The love I’ve felt but couldn’t show, for I had waited too long.
The times I couldn’t be where they wanted me to be,
The pain and suffering they couldn’t see,
They didn’t know the authentic me.

I wish them all, love, peace, and joy, in the lives that they are living,
And hope someday they’ll learn to forgive as they have been forgiven.
I hope they’ll know in their heart of hearts and deep within their soul,
How much I love and pray for them, as all of us grow old. 
None of us can truly know how other’s lives will unfold.

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Joe Maverick Date: 8/16/2025 3:54:00 PM Well I read i'm not the only one who connected With this very sentient and true to life write Bill..I'll write no more here, I will pray also.!!! Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/16/2025 9:35:00 PM Thank you, Joe. Prayers are always welcome. :-) Have a blessed weekend my friend. Bill

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/15/2025 1:24:00 PM Dear Bill, Reading this, I felt like I was standing in front of a wall of memories, each photo carrying its own heartbeat. Such deep honesty and the kind that comes from truly reflecting on a life lived with love, regrets, and hope. I love how you balance sorrow for lost moments with an open, forgiving heart. Through Christ, all things are possible. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:19:00 PM Amen to that, Daniel. I would not still be on this earth if it weren't for the grace of God. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/15/2025 12:34:00 PM Those dear ones pocketed away, stored in your mind and prayers. May we all move toward better days in God’s hands! Very nice, Bill! Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:17:00 PM I know my life and the lives of all I love are in His hands, so all is well that is going to end well. Amen Hugs, Bill

Jay Narain Date: 8/15/2025 12:27:00 PM A heartfelt poem. Love the second stanza, very realistic, I feel the same way. The hird stanza, we all wish. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:16:00 PM I wish no one could relate to my poem, but in reality, I know many will. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/15/2025 9:02:00 AM A touching and honest reflection on love, regret, and the hope for forgiveness—straight from the heart. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:14:00 PM Just being me, my friend. I never know when flashes from the past will touch my heart and soul. Thanks for the comments on my poetry, Rowena. Hugs, Bill

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 8/15/2025 5:10:00 AM Very good! Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:13:00 PM Thanks Abdullah! Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/14/2025 5:37:00 PM Making mistakes is human, and those that love unconditionally, truly understand that. They forgive. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart, my dear friend. Thank you for always being you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:12:00 PM Thank you, my sweet friend, for always being supportive and writing such kind and gentle comments. You're the best! Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/14/2025 5:03:00 PM a poignant poem, dearest Bill. My mother once said, "too soon old and too late smart." Perhaps that's true of all of us in varying degrees. I sensed the deep sadness you feel but am glad you're learning to let go, love you, me Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 9:11:00 PM I love you to! :-) Thanks for the comments on my poetry, Sara. Hugs, Bill

Ilene Bauer Date: 8/14/2025 4:08:00 PM such a sad poem, bill, with a powerful message. things often don't turn out the way we hope they do, but i guess the best solution is to, as your title says, "let go of past mistakes." Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 8:57:00 PM True, Ilene. Living in the present has a healing effect on most. Thanks for the visit and kind comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Terry Flood Date: 8/14/2025 3:59:00 PM A most knowing write, Bill. Human beings by nature and design have different, views, hopes and desires and they don’t always meet in the middle. Nicely put together, Bill. Terry Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/15/2025 8:55:00 PM Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Terry. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill