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Given the Choice I Would

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Given the choice I would Move on beyond the past. I know in truth I should Escape these rutted paths. Move on beyond the past. Please, for goodness sake Escape these rutted paths. Friend, learn from my mistake. Please, for goodness sake Forgive and then forget. Friend, learn from my mistake. Live a life without regret. Forgive and then forget; I know, in truth I should Live a life without regret. Given the choice – I would. Originally written: Aug 22, 2018 Submitted to Mark Toney's 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 20 Poetry Contest Nov 14, 2022

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Date: 9/2/2018 12:28:00 PM
Indeed, Jesse, you can't drive a car whilst looking in the rear view mirror all of the time, you crash. A strong write, enjoyed muchly, congrats on your placement in my contest. Regards, Viv
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 9/2/2018 2:18:00 PM
Thank you for the placement.
Date: 8/23/2018 7:44:00 AM
Great pantoum! So many people don't seem to learn; good advice for them.
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Jesse Rowe
Date: 8/24/2018 5:53:00 AM
Thank you. Good advice for myself too. Haha

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