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Living With Guilt

I'm at your grave on this mournful day
There is so much that I want to say 
I turned my back when you needed me
Ignored the signs that were plain to see.

I was so selfish living the life 
Didn't matter that you were my wife
You were dying but I looked away
Guilt I now have that is here to stay.

I'm much wiser now but it's too late
And must live now with what is my fate
I had my chance but threw it away
Bad choices I made now I must pay.

You forgave me as you were dying 
We hugged and kissed and you were crying
I realised then that our love was true
I'm sorry I wasn't there for you.




Written 25th April 2019

For Apology Poetry Contest.

Sponsored By Line Gauthier.

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Valsa George May 1, 2022 at 2:53 AM We will have to regret over a delayed action ! Love delayed is love denied ! Now since she has gone, no amount of remorse can atone the feelings of resentment she must have felt earlier ! At the end, it is so comforting that he could express his sorrow over his past neglect and that she could die with the contentment that he still loved her. Tom Cunningham May 2, 2022 at 12:16 AM Thank you Valsa, Just back from my travels so playing catch up with comments. I've read of many living with regrets, but sadly for many it's too late to make a mends and they have to live with it.. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos May 10, 2019 at 1:41 PM So, so sad but so, so creatively penned. I could hear this man's heartbeat, asking his dead wife to forgive him! He just found the burden of guilt too much to bear! I'm having a cry now! Great write my friend. Hugs, Jennifer. Tom Cunningham May 10, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you very much Jennifer, such a sad situation to be in for sure. Sometime we don't realise what we have until its gone but sometimes its too late and we have to carry the burden of that mistake. Have a great weekend Tom

Robert Lindley May 10, 2019 at 8:14 AM This is a heartbreaking but beautifully composed piece my great friend. One that showcases your immense poetic talents. A Fav... a true gem too.... Tom Cunningham May 10, 2019 at 8:22 AM Thank you very much Robert, much appreciated. Tom

Beata Agustin May 1, 2019 at 9:09 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing... God bless you. Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thank you Beata, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Alexis Y. May 1, 2019 at 7:10 AM Hi Tom, I'm just coming to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 9:20 AM Thank you very much Alexis. Tom

Gershon Wolf April 30, 2019 at 9:52 PM Returning with congratulations on your richly-deserved 1st-place trophy win with this powerful write. All the best, Tom! ~ Gershon Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 3:17 AM Thank you Gershon, didn't think it would do so well after seeing some of the other entries. Tom

P.S. Awtry April 30, 2019 at 9:02 PM A sobering cautionary tale. Congratulations on your first tier win! Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 3:12 AM Thank you very much P.S. ,the contest produced some very emotional writes. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu April 30, 2019 at 1:29 PM Hello Tom, oh such a sad poem brought tears to my eyes. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 2, 2019 at 12:40 PM Okay. Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 2:33 PM Thank you.very much Darlene, a fictional write for the contest. Tom

Timothy Mcguire April 29, 2019 at 7:14 PM Heavy Brother well written Tom Cunningham April 30, 2019 at 3:03 AM Thank you Timothy. Tom

Gershon Wolf April 28, 2019 at 1:14 PM I'm with Richard (directly below): This is a powerful write: Powerfully, poignantly straight-forwardly penned, Tom. Excellent! ~ Gershon (soupmail) Tom Cunningham April 28, 2019 at 2:03 PM Thank you very much Gershon and for your soupmail. Tom

Richard Lamoureux April 27, 2019 at 5:47 PM A powerful write Tom. I hope it is imaginary not personal experience. Good luck in the contest. Tom Cunningham April 27, 2019 at 5:51 PM Thank you Richard, yes it was a fictional write, I would struggle to live with that kind of guilt but many do. Tom.

Gordon Mcconnell April 27, 2019 at 2:27 PM A very moving sobering piece Tom, excellently penned indeed. As others have said many will can relate to this situation. Blessings,Gordon Tom Cunningham April 27, 2019 at 2:32 PM Thank you very much Gordon, sometimes mistakes are made but sadly too late to.put things right. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 27, 2019 at 5:46 AM Touching , human and moving! A fav for me poem my friend, Tom! Sorry I missed it! Tom Cunningham April 27, 2019 at 6:13 AM Thank you Demetrios, no worries the list moves so quickly sometimes its hard to.keep up.lol

Arturo Michael April 26, 2019 at 7:26 PM A nice write...a true write...One of which we are all guilt of one way or the other... Tom Cunningham April 27, 2019 at 2:54 AM Thanks Arturo, mistakes we all.make in life, but we should learn from them. Tom.

Ralph Sergi April 26, 2019 at 5:43 PM Tom, in life or death, you can always apologize and you should be redeemed. Some people go through life never apologizing and sometimes there is a stigma the stays forever. A very thoughtful and sincere poem. Tom Cunningham April 27, 2019 at 2:52 AM Thank you Ralph, people do make mistakes in life and if they're truly sorry then I think they should have a second chance. Tom Ralph Sergi April 26, 2019 at 5:43 PM THAT STAYS FOREVER

Connie Marcum Wong April 26, 2019 at 2:55 PM This beautifully expressed poem brought tears to my eyes Tom. At least there was a kind of closure and a last hug goodbye. I am sure this will do well in the contest. xxoo Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 3:58 PM Thank you Connie, I was thinking of what Line was asking for in the contest and thought what could someone be apologising for and came up with this poem, maybe a little on the dark side but have heard of people being in that situation. Tom

Alexis Y. April 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM Hi Tom, It is a darn shame how situations like these happen all the time. By the time one realizes how much the other person means to them it's too late. That is why we must let our loved ones know how much we love and appreciate them while still can. Great entry the contest- Alexis Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 12:07 PM Thank you Alexis, I've heard of this happening, we should always clear the air with our loved ones because none of us knows what is around the corner. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues April 26, 2019 at 10:06 AM Chills...is it this wind or your poem Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 10:39 AM Hopefully the wind Kim.

Heidi Sands April 26, 2019 at 7:47 AM This is deeply written and felt. Excellent poem :) Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 8:01 AM Thank you very much Heidi, I hope you're well. Tom.

Jan Allison April 26, 2019 at 7:21 AM such a heartbreaking poem Tom, so glad its fiction but I'm sure there are some who can sadly to relate to a similar scenario:-( hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thank you Jan, it must be a horrible situation trying to live with guilt. Tom.

Vijay Pandit April 26, 2019 at 7:14 AM Such a heartfelt rendering Tom..I too thought it was real until I read the comments below. Well written for a win, Tom. Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM Thank you very much Vijay, it was for lines apology contest. My muse came up.with it. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 26, 2019 at 3:55 AM - A heartbreaking poem, Tom - Gives the reader tears ... live with bad conscience ... must be painful - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 4:14 AM Thank you Sunshine, I've heard of people living with regret it must be a terrible feeling to live with. Tom

Panagiota Romios April 26, 2019 at 3:31 AM Hi Tom, this is so touching should be a POTD in my book. I do hope you forgive yourself! I know how difficult that can be. Our world is practically dying from a need of care and affection. Many need us now. You are only human,we have all made tragic mistakes...myself, included I don't understand. How such beauty gets NO comnents .i apologize for their crudeness. It happens to me and other poets, too. And I won't Comnent anymore to unresponsive poerts, no more pearls before swine, panagiota Tom Cunningham April 26, 2019 at 3:39 AM Thank you Panagiota, sorry I should have put that it was a fictional write. When I joined soup it said to encourage a poet and leave a comment and I've tried to do that but as you say some don't bother so I've whittled it down and only comment on those that can be bothered to comment on mine, we all live busy lives and our time is precious too Thanks again. Tom