Mistakes of the Heart

Looking back, 
my mistakes,
if such they were,
were of omission 
rather than commission.
My caution
and lack of nerve
leaving me
with naught but
a basket full of
might have beens.

Which is why
I must now, 
seize this day
with you.

MMII revised MMXIV
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 11:28 PM
I love this one. I am not seeing it from the winners' list, so I can only hope that it scored high because I can see you won.Congrats, David.
Rodgers Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Thanks Andrea, yes it was on the list, although a bit below your entry.
Kendrick Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Way to go..Sad that we have requests and mistakes of the past..Good that you plan on Carpe Diem..Thanks for the visit to my page..Congrats on your win..Sara
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:22 PM
Thanks Sara, such is the way of life - an unrepeatable experiment
Jerden Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Very true, Dave. Congratulations on the win!
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:21 PM
Thanks Roy
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 7:39 AM
It is great when a person can see their mistakes and learn from them. Congratulations on your win Dave
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:21 PM
Thanks Brenda, although sometimes seizing the day is the mistake too
Mehta Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 4:47 AM
Well expressed, congrats on the win, Dave
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:44 AM
Thanks Dr. M
Haight Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Dave, congratulations on your win for this emotional poem that says so much. Sometimes we learn too late about seizing the day, but better late than never. Also, thanks so much for stopping by with your congrats on my poem too. Sandra
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:43 AM
Thanks Sandra, too true - better late than never - except for contest deadlines
Johnson Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Great that you seized the day. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:42 AM
Thanks Joyce - we all have our seizures
Allison Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 4:55 AM
excellent write many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 3:14 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
Rodgers Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 6:41 AM
Thanks Maurice
Mcdaid Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 6:36 AM
excellent pen dave very beautifully penned
Rodgers Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Thanks Liam
Thajudeen Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 8:06 PM
We Talk on mistakes but don't miss to take mistakes.A nice poem dear Dave.
Rodgers Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Thanks Muhammad ,too true. All the best Dave
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