Regrets

Those moments ill begotten Those fears when I was young Those friendships long forgotten Those songs I never sung Those chances never taken Those fortunes always missed Those hopes of love forsaken Those lips I never kissed Those fruits I never tasted Those hardships from the past Those years I only wasted Those dreams that never last

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John Davison

Date: 3/11/2024 2:56:00 PM

An excellent and engaging review of personal landmarks, events, and missed chances. Devoid of cliches but not overlong.

Randy Freie
Date: 3/11/2024 3:27:00 PM

Thanks John, your comments are most appreciated.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/11/2024 8:32:00 AM

Hello Randy, This is a poignant reflection on missed opportunities and unfulfilled aspirations. Each line evokes a longing and melancholy, capturing the essence of retrospection. Your artistic poem encapsulates the universal experience of looking back on life's choices with a mix of nostalgia and ruefulness. I love how it prompts introspection and contemplation of the paths not taken. - Blessings, Daniel

Randy Freie
Date: 3/11/2024 3:29:00 PM

Thank you Daniel, I really appreciate your feedback.