Regret

How could I regret my birth? To say I was not worth my place among the human race. I was meant to be. How could I regret my broken heart? It has given me a start in knowing others' pain so they may gain my healing hugs. How could I regret being wed? Without a husband I would not have fed my newborn babe laid on my chest, to feed from my breast. How could I regret my genes? They have given me the means to love music with all my heart. Move my feet to any beat. What is the point of regret? We must decide to set aside those negative vibes. It's good to be alive.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 10/15/2019 9:35:00 AM

Your wonderful questioning of life's realities, while yet seeing and knowing we should also consider our blessings, our gifts, our treasures presents such depth and insight that it awes me. Congratulations on your fine win in this contest my friend.

Jean Murray
Date: 10/15/2019 2:18:00 PM

Robert, you are too kind. I guess it's just the wisdom of age. I took my musicality for granted all my life until I realised my Daddy's input (literally) was the cause.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/15/2019 2:40:00 AM

This is a lovely poem. Congrats and God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Jean Murray
Date: 10/15/2019 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Gina.

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2019 12:18:00 PM

never regret your birth, especially when others make you feel that way.. emotive write.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Jean Murray
Date: 10/15/2019 2:00:00 PM

Silent as you might know from FB I am in Teneriffe. Only seeing my emails now. So pleased you like this one. Perhaps like you, I have traveller far emotionally in this life since birth. It's good to be alive.

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 10/19/2016 7:05:00 PM

Great poem JEAN, love the positive message within.

Jean Murray
Date: 10/20/2016 5:45:00 PM

Thank you Seosamh.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/16/2016 11:29:00 AM

This is so meaningful a blessing of forgiveness in the bio Hugs Eve

Jean Murray
Date: 10/16/2016 5:25:00 PM

So nice of you to say so Eve.

John Hardison

Date: 10/15/2016 11:17:00 PM

Love Affirmative tone of this well thought out poem. Peace, Love and Joy

Jean Murray
Date: 10/16/2016 4:06:00 AM

Peace, love and joy. How nice to be wished those beautiful gifts. Thank you John.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/15/2016 6:55:00 PM

Hi Jean, I enjoyed the positive flow of this piece. You have a great outlook on life.Bravo to you for having such an attitude. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Jean Murray
Date: 10/16/2016 4:01:00 AM

In truth Alexis, at one point I almost threw in the towel. Thankfully instead, I used it to dry off and keep going.