This one never mine

Made alot of mistakes in a life, 
felt days of regret asking heaven why.    
But that day you came in
like a gulfstream hurricane
thankfully wasn't one I let by.

Found myself out of the haze on a bright new jetway, 
yet undeserved from my point of view. 
One that almost didn't come true, 
and so lucky for me that you knew.

Oh how stupid can one guy be?
Thinking back now..
how scared I was., of you.
Back to our first conversations
my attempt at seeming disinterested
like a vagrant court jester.

Then you leaned in close, 
for the little kiss, 
I almost dismissed..
yet still taste.    

Still waited for opportunity to knock.. 
for life to take me away to another place,
where I could make an honest living,
earn an honest wage. 

You go on now, run free awhile
so glad I got this chance to feel,  
though I often tripped on my words.
I have these memories,  
that breeze in a smile.  

So many words I needed you to hear,
so many dances and last chances left undone.
Yeah, made plenty of mistakes in a life dear
but loving you wasn't one. 

~~~~~~~~~This one never mine (A court jester's life)~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Date: 5/8/2025 9:25:00 PM
Like Andrea, I enjoyed reading your memorable Poem, Richard. Nobody can live without making mistakes, and some never admit to them. The last verse of your poem said it all; no flowery words are needed. LOVE-LY Shiley (Old Duck )
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Date: 3/26/2025 10:00:00 PM
Such a bittersweet one. I really enjoyed it and am surprised it had gotten by me.
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Date: 1/23/2025 4:18:00 AM
A vagrant court jester, have you considered a Career in politics.? No I suppose not' a good Piece btw.' All the best.'
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Date: 1/24/2025 5:33:00 PM
Hi Joe, Thanks for that. I could never be a politician. Terrible at keeping promises and not nearly a good enough liar. -Richard
Date: 1/12/2025 5:06:00 AM
Yes we all make mistakes, but thank God the mistake two lovebirds made 45 years ago, was rectified by my now wonderful Husband. He phoned me 25 years later, asked if I was committed to anyone, answered I wasn't went out on a date, I had been divorced 4 years, 6 months later we were married, and in December this year we will celebrate 25 years of blissful marriage. I'm sorry 'so many dances and last chances left undone....but loving you wasn't one'. Sad yet lovely ending. Blessings Jennifer.
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Date: 1/24/2025 5:30:00 PM
Jennifer, Now that's a poem in and of itself. Wonderful story from a gifted storyteller. FWIW & UMHO, it's the sad endings that teach us how to love and be loved. -Richard
Date: 1/8/2025 12:29:00 PM
I am sure that many of us have made [numerous] mistakes and passed through moments of regret; said words that could have stayed unsaid, or failed to say any at all. I especially love the end 2 lines, Richard.... Regards // paul
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Date: 1/24/2025 5:24:00 PM
Paul, Thank you for that. Still so clunky, though I pruned away at it like a Bonsai. A curse or a blessing to never forget(?) I'll let you decide. -Richard
Date: 12/15/2024 8:04:00 PM
Reminds me of the saying "It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" - I really liked the end, despite mistakes "loving you wasn't one"
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Date: 12/15/2024 9:30:00 PM
Paige, Really glad to see this and thankful. I've read so many of yours and not left any words. Though don't think for a moment they had no impact. Guess I'll have to fix that. For this one, the Left Banke song sums it up well: "Just walk away, Renée ~ You won't see me follow you back home ~ Now, as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes ~ For me it cries" -Richard
Date: 11/22/2024 7:41:00 AM
I'll offer another comment, that this poem builds a story of love well, in spite of troubles that come along with life.
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Date: 12/10/2024 5:02:00 PM
Mike, Thank you for reading this story. Perhaps a cautionary tale(?) -Richard
Date: 11/6/2024 3:48:00 PM
This poem paints a great picture of how love stirs up our lives. Great rhyme.
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Date: 10/27/2024 7:39:00 PM
These longing thoughts are cleverly created in your poem. It shows the importance of loving life. I like the flow of time.
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Date: 12/10/2024 5:00:00 PM
Hilda, Thank you is the easiest thing to say albeit a little hard to convey. Your comment regarding time, spot on, and certainly applies. Wish time flowed in both directions sometimes. -Richard
Date: 10/26/2024 5:40:00 PM
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 10/26/2024 8:09:00 PM
Bejamin, Glad you enjoyed my poem, though forced to share. -R
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