Not Enough Regret-Five Words

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The day was slow and the night was longer,
I felt too much ease, yet not enough regret,
As the angels slept my emotions got stronger,
I realized that morning I’d never forget.

He had a white aura with a tiny hue of pink,
Strong arms to embrace my every need,
I held a stare so strong I couldn’t even blink,
As I awoke in the morning I felt my soul bleed.

This affair felt so right I just couldn’t let go,
For my Nicholas was everything essential,
At first I had intentions of going with the flow,
Then I realized my actions were consequential.

Celebrating romance when married to another,
Seemed amiss considering I broke my vow,
I had really grown tired of going undercover,
But my true love remains with my lover, anyhow.

I couldn’t handle anymore abuse from my husband,
He had left bruises on my face and in my heart,
I thought in time I would have grown accustomed,
But deep down I knew a new life I should start.

The obscuring seemed to get easier in time,
When I was gone he would easily forget,
I found happiness that Nicholas was all mine,
I felt too much ease, yet not enough regret.


Words used from my best five poems:
1. Angels  2. White  3. Celebrating  4. Remains  5. Affair


Date Written: June 4, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/9/2016 7:07:00 PM
Glad to see this was on the list, Laura. BIG congrats to you!! (I got the ok by my health share for my biopsy. AT least that is something!!)thought I would let you know!
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Date: 6/9/2016 12:58:00 AM
Very sincere writing. What captivated me the most was your repeated line: I felt too much ease, yet not enough regret. Situations such as this, a million and one thoughts must be bouncing in your head ... regret is an awful (but at times necessary) feeling. Check out my blog, if you ever get the chance, and tell me about your poem!
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