Regret
I will be alone
and frightened
and frightened
I will be angry
and inconsolable
I will not forget
what I let happen
For love
and eventually regret.
*Originally written when I was in college many, many moons ago. Revised 2007
Published by Louisa Burgess
Life long NYer. Expressing myself through the written word has been my lifelong hobby and vocation. Somehow I managed to raise two sons and actually worked for a living! Recently moved to Texas!Louisa Burges... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentEven though written many moons ago.. the sentiment is a good one.. you can forgive, even yourself if need be, but never forget the lesson learned!
Very, very, nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job here !
I love how the cadence reflects the pattern of regret... Great job!
Makes me want to go ohhh.
I go all the way for love, too...excellent words of experience.
Very nice!!
:D
Great job!!!!
nice one !...................