Freddie Robinson Jr. Poet Free verse

Regrets Unsaid

I wanted to say ... 
but I didn’t
Regrets unsaid
has my bowed head
leaving upon my barren ground
a trail of tears

I wanted to tell you ... 
but I foolishly didn’t
Contrition unsaid
is an albatross millstone
wrapped around my feeble legs
Pulling me to the depths
of a watery, unforgiven grave

I wanted to say ... 
but I didn’t
Regrets unsaid
are the mourning dove tears
of the living dead

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David Chege December 10, 2017 at 11:21 PM Nice poem. i like your work keep that spirit of inspiritional poems.

Akkina Downing December 10, 2017 at 7:22 AM Yeah some can relate to this Freddie. It's in our hearts we know but stubborn as a mule. Then when it's too late, we beat ourselves up. Awesome write dear! Hugs and smiles and loves :)

Susan Ashley December 8, 2017 at 8:01 PM Such beautifully sad, poetic melancholy Freddie. A stunning write throughout but your last two lines shine superbly. Thoughtful, heartfelt and compelling poetry with emotional and intriguing imagery that allowed me to feel your 'regrets'. A glowing write my friend. Hugs and smiles. ~Susan

Heidi Sands December 8, 2017 at 10:57 AM Very powerful Freddie. So true. I love your line mourning dove tears of the living dead! wow. Just wow!

Judith S December 8, 2017 at 8:14 AM This is just beautiful Freddie! I think many can relate to having regrets. This really puts words to that feeling. I love the last two lines. ~ Judy