Letting Go Of Past Mistakes

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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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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

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

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."

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