Regret

There are things which have no resolve,
Guilt and pain most often involved;
Wishing for peace, hoping for love,
Regret casts a shade most dire.
Courage and strength must acquire,
Those qualities sent from above;
For anguished we argue in vain,
So often resolve not attained.

















11/7/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hinshaw Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 3:15 PM
Very insightful and well constructed verse, Deb - my kind of poetry. Many thanks for your kind comment re a couple of my nonsensical limericks. I love to compose them and hope I can come up with more - Best on you - Bob
Radke Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Thanks, Bob. Your words have touched my heart and I appreciate you taking time to read and comment on this poem.
Gauthier Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 11:07 PM
Well penned, Deb.
Radke Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Thank you, Line. I appreciate you taking time to read and comment on my poem. And most of all, I appreciate your support.
Pandit Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 5:14 PM
A melancholy poem but true to life.
Radke Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thanks, Vijay. Regret seems to me the most difficult of emotions to solve. So often, the feelings of regret come after the opportunity to act is lost. I appreciate you reading and commenting on my writing. I always look forward to your words.
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