David Drowley Poet Free verse

Of Regret

Regret is the luxury 
Which we can ill afford
Of memory’s gilded albatross
Encrusted with jewels
Of sorrow and pain
Draped around our necks 
To mock our joys 
With guilt and shame.

07/31/2019

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Line Gauthier July 31, 2019 at 8:31 PM Well penned, David.

Susan Ashley July 31, 2019 at 5:22 PM This poem is such a metaphorical beauty, David. Your imagery is rich, deep and creatively expressed. It gets more exquisite with each read. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan