That's Just What I Say

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Shikata Ga Nai Poetry Contest sponsored by Silent One

I've crossed many bridges in my life, some in which I gladly walked across and some in which I would have gladly stepped back on and walked the other way.
 
You all know the old saying- "If I coulda, woulda, shoulda" Well, I probably definitely "shoulda" But I can't re-do what has already been done, but you know what, that's okay. 

One must not dwell on the past. Thou shall keep on movin' on, rid the bad vibes and feelings and try to create positive thoughts, ideas, moments and memories. Live and love life yet another day.  

Besides, who knows what turns and curveballs that would have been tossed at me If I hadn't decided to walk the path I've traveled. My life could have just been tossed away. 

I coulda been this, or I woulda done that, I shoulda been this, or I shoulda done that. No, I shouldn't have. I shoulda done just what I did, I say.  

I would never have turned the other way, for me, that's okay. I will live and love life yet another day. My life won't be wasted away, I've done just what I shoulda, and that my friends is just what "I" say

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Date: 11/10/2024 11:54:00 AM
Thank you for writing for my contest and congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 10/28/2024 7:23:00 AM
Excellent path to take Charlie, Loved you poem and we all should do what we 'shoulda' so we never have to worry about what 'coulda' or be concerned with what 'woulda' or as the Japanese meaning of the contest type is - It can't be helped' or 'it is what it is so Carpe diem - make the most of the present, All the best for the contest - Hugs Maria
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Date: 10/28/2024 5:09:00 AM
Glad you found the right path in life Charlie Best of luck in the contest. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom
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