Regrets

Regrets

They follow you like vultures
soaring in wistful circles
alighting on church roofs
at weddings and christenings,
never out of your sight
and chew on your dreams.
Their shadows mark the good things
that could have been yours
and spatter your life with the droppings
of what ifs and maybes.
Your past is inaudible over their constant chatter,
and when you lie still, fading, 
with your family looking on,
they perch at the foot of your bed
and laugh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Murray Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM
For myself, I regret my marraige. For my children, never. Don't intend to have any more Viv. Regrets that is.
Wigley Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 12:22 AM
Way to go, lass, what a great attitude . Men, eh? Huh. Oh, hang on a minute......... x
Godwin Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 10:55 PM
You wrote the hard hitting truth about the way of regrets. They are one reason God wants us to let go of yesterday, but they come and sneer in the dark or sad hour. This write should relate to all. CayCay
Wigley Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 12:23 AM
Thanks, CayCay, someone once said you can't drive a car staring at the rear view mirror all the time.... x
Inman Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Really great write Viv! Once knew a lovely young lady many years ago who told me she had no regrets in her life. At first I thought , "How wonderful, I wish I could say that;" until, I came to the realization that she was either not truly living life or more likely she wasn't being honest with herself.
Wigley Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 2:42 PM
No regrets? Sounds like she was a robot, methinks. Regards, Viv
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 8:54 AM
Comparing regrets to vultures...cleverly written, Viv!! I suppose we all have a regret or two in life...even Frank Sinatra did! // paul
Wigley Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 2:43 PM
Yes, he had a few.... but then again...too few to mention...oh, no, I'm going into Karaoke mode ! Aaaargh!
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