Regret
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Written on December 29, 2024
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I wish I would have listened
to my mom, who knew my heart
when I followed lights who glistened,
seeking my beloved sweetheart.
I wish I would have given
generously, with open hands
and, oh I should have forgiven
that ‘hunch’ who changed my plans
I wish I would have loved more
despite the insecurities and fears
and even when it was a bore
I wish I’d taken time to soothe their tears
I wish I would have held on
when my mind told me to let go
because that time has gone
as the wind speaks in its soft flow
I wish I would have told them
how much they mean to me
before doubts could condemn
the feelings so alive and free
I wish I would have said
when my light was fading
instead of hanging on by a thread
my hope, at best, evading
I wish I would have known the hope
who would change my life,
teaching me the way to cope
despite the worry and strife
I wish I would have stayed a child
when I hurried to grow up
and when I turned so wild
I wish I’d drank from God’s grace cup
I wish I would have heard
when someone spoke their truth
instead of following the herd,
who were just part of my youth
I wish I would have known true love
comes to the one who’s not chasing
and when a heart seeks God above
they find a reason for embracing
I wish I would have known you
before I went through so much
but because of all I’ve walked through
I appreciate the warmth in your touch
I wish, if I had a second chance
that our hearts would have met
sooner than we did, because the dance
our dance – I’ll never regret or forget!
Copyright © Regina Mcintosh | Year Posted 2024
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