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Regret

Regret is like a hot coal in the right hand, And shuffled quickly to the left, then back again With fervored reproach giving harsh reprimand In a heart broken world that no words can soften. Thus stomach's cruel acids give rise to great pain, While the brain's daily thoughts are construed in a blur. Soon friendship is lost when regret makes its gain. Kick far the hot coal. Let not regret reoccur.

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Sam Scott

Date: 10/3/2023 11:09:00 PM

Regret - it can eat away - decisions we should have made, better choices, unsaid words.. all of those things. But forgiveness is a wonderful thing to fully embrace, not just of others but ourselves too.. in our growing, learning, maturing, mistake-making. This poem is part of a healing journey for me - just knowing we are not alone :) finding the hug of forgiveness and the words "I see you"

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 10/4/2023 7:30:00 AM

Your reply is a poem in its own right. Thanks for your comment.

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/26/2023 8:07:00 AM

Such a well written poem Hilda and so true. I love the line, ‘ In a heart broken world that no words can soften’. Thought provoking. Also love the last two lines in particular. Words of great wisdom. Regret can be a truly awful thing/emotion. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 9/26/2023 8:16:00 AM

I wish we had the knowledge when we were born as we obtain in later years. Then there would be less regret. Thank you for your comment.