Memories

Memories
Cloud my mind
Some bitter,
Some sweet.
Scenes from yesterday
Again, I meet.

Why, oh why,
Won’t they go away?
Regrets won’t change
Anything today.

“If onlys”
Are useless,
And “might have beens” too.
Help me
Not to forget
O Lord, I still have you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Merryman Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Wise words, Betty. I enjoyed reading your work.
Butler Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Thank you Kim, glad you enjoyed it.
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