The Pains of Regrets

In the shadows of what could’ve been 
lies regret, 
They haunt every corner of your soul, 
making it impossible to forget.
A weight that lingers and sometimes 
tears you apart, 
As they take a firm hold over your 
heart.

In the quiet hours of the night,
silently, they creep.
These uninvited guests disturb and 
rob you of your sleep.
Regrets, like needles, pierce deep 
into the soul.
Leaving scars that never heal but 
continue to control.

Of choices made or words unspoken,
Oh, how we wish we could rewrite 
our past,
To undo the mistakes made and gain 
peace at last.
But time continues to march on, 
day by day,
Leaving us with memories of things 
that went wrong, some of which 
we dare not say.

And lessons learnt amidst the pain 
changed our vision.
For in our regrets, there lies great 
wisdom,
It’s through mistakes we  learn and
grow strong,
Thus giving us the courage to admit 
and accept when we are wrong.

Accepting regrets as part of our 
life’s story could set us free.
They are reminders to tread carefully, 
enjoy life in the present while 
cherishing every glory and just be.

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Date: 5/4/2024 1:25:00 PM
Thank you for joy of reading this deep poem, Zyrool!
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Zyrool Gifford
Date: 5/5/2024 9:28:00 AM
Thank you for checking out my work, Gregory. Much appreciated, friend. Have a pleasant Sunday.
Date: 4/11/2024 4:33:00 PM
Well written poetry, Zyrool, it flowed smoothly. I enjoy the wisdom you included in this fine poem, my friend. This one goes on my FAVs list! Have a great week! Bill
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Zyrool Gifford
Date: 4/12/2024 1:34:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Bill. You’ve made me happy by adding it on your FAV list. Sending you greetings from across the pond, have a fabulous weekend my friend,Zyrool.
Date: 4/10/2024 7:22:00 AM
So much wisdom in your words, my friend. I loved your line, 'Accepting regrets as part of our life’s story could set us free.' So true, we must learn from the past but we must not wallow in it. Well said.
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Zyrool Gifford
Date: 4/10/2024 12:13:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by. That line you liked took me a good while to take on board in my own life. Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Sending lots of Blessings your way. Enjoy your day/evening.
Date: 4/8/2024 8:35:00 AM
Many feel like this.. Deep and emotive poetry..
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Zyrool Gifford
Date: 4/8/2024 8:52:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Silent my friend. Have a great day and a wonderful week ahead.
Date: 4/8/2024 8:33:00 AM
We avoid facing it but you did it well with your poem. I like how the poem starts with the pain of regret, then transcends to learning and moving on. It is all encompassing. And helpful. Thank you for your enlightening words.
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Zyrool Gifford
Date: 4/8/2024 8:49:00 AM
Thank you for your beautiful words of encouragement, Hilda my friend. Truly they mean a lot. Wishing you a beautiful day and fantastic week ahead,
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