Georgie Augustine Poet Free verse

Regrets

My Friend...
		I felt protected by your side,
			I knew comfort in your presence,
				I found pride in your praise,
					I understood wisdom in your ways.

Because...
		
		You held me in your arms,
			You wiped away my tears,
				You taught me determination,
					You rejoiced in my success.

But...
		
		I fell...
				
				You did not pick me up.

		I hurt...
				
				You did not ease the pain.

		I cried...

				You did not dry my eyes.

		You told me it was for my own good.
			You said you were protecting me.
				You claimed to set up guiderails.
					You panicked.

Time relinquished its hold...

				I tried to understand...

							You said you were sorry...

Coping...

	Strain...

		Uneasiness...

			Where did you go?
	
					I miss you...

							...My Father.

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Beata Agustin May 24, 2026 at 12:26 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 14, 2016 at 1:07 PM georgie auqustine, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A July 27, 2015 at 1:48 PM Georgie, I enjoyed reading your poem today. I hope you are well. Forever ~SKAT~

Lee Ramage July 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM very touching, thank you for sharing. lee

Sara Kendrick July 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM Good one...Parents are human and they make mistakes..That is really hard on a child when they do...Sara