Regrets I Regret Regretting

Did you mention 'regrets'?

I have one or two, a few or possibly a million.
Depends on which way the wind is blowing,
and how gracious I'm feeling in the moment
Like, I'll never forgive that guy who butchered
my ideals of love everlasting,  that'll last a lifetime
nor, when he lied about my best friend, just
to prove a point about promiscuity, all false
Too many detours to recall, but past grievances
should remain midst poetry's recollections, 
not keep anyone awake at night, 
although in the brazen light of day, it'll come to me
on occasion, that nasty lawyer he snaked for
our divorce proceedings, nevertheless
I slept with him in our bed, admittedly no regrets
there, and if perchance you're reading, 
 he was a much better lover than you !


To Regret or Not to Regret - it's fiction....

For contest 'Regret', sponsor Frank Herrera
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Robinson Jr. Avatar
February 18, 2017 at 10:59 AM
Ouch! You really know how to hit a fella w/a low blow, Paloma. Strong, truth-telling delivered here in this most guns blazing staccato style. Just riddling the mind w/mental bullets of pure fury. Remind me never to get on your bad side, dear. Love the poem though. A 7 for you. Love and more love to you.
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December 11, 2016 at 9:57 AM
:-):-):-) +
Haight Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations on your fine placement for this wonderfully written Prose, Paloma! Hugs, Sandra
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October 19, 2016 at 4:55 AM
Thanks Sandra, much appreciated.
Wigley Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 12:11 AM
Ha! Love the little twist in a great write, Paloma, congrats on your second place win. Viv x
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October 19, 2016 at 4:54 AM
Thanks so much Viv, sometimes you just gotta get silly. :)
Nusker Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 10:44 PM
A great one, Paloma. Congrats on your win.
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October 19, 2016 at 4:54 AM
Thanks Afzal.
Mark Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Very imaginative , like it ...
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October 17, 2016 at 7:57 PM
Thanks Ian.
Scars Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 3:05 PM
amazing Paloma! Congrats on your well deserved placement! :)-luloo
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October 17, 2016 at 3:55 PM
Thanks so much luloo, I didn't realize, thought the contest was ongoing til November. :)
Chircop Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 1:37 PM
Love were you went with this..Very original take on sweet friend.
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October 17, 2016 at 2:12 PM
Thanks Charmaine, tried a huge leap out of the box. Much appreciated.
Green Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Whoa, this one screams loudly. (That's me ducking behind some furniture) I can honestly say I don't regret reading this, I know better. : ) Good luck in the contest Paloma.
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October 17, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Laughing here, be afraid, be very afraid Chris. :) Thanks so much, I always enjoy your comments.
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