Lesson Learned

As I reach old age
the greatest lesson I've learned:
to forgive myself
of youthful indiscretions
even if no one else does
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Challender Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Wise words Jim. Enjoyed this honest tanka poem. Best wishes.
Healey Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Thank you, Martin. It took a while to learn that lesson, after too many years of dealing with Catholic guilt! Take care. Jim
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