Pointless Regret…a lull in a receptive mind
Regret I hold like a wilting rose,
pale and leached of all color,
for what good is my piteous maudlin view,
of what past did, and how I review its lingering.
Blame no use, for justice served,
by time’s relentless ongoing,
and what’s for you can’t pass by you,
so why do I keep imploring, a different result?
Regret is like standing on a precipice,
past all fallen into the void below,
so do I jump or perhaps step back,
for no future lies in that brink.
For now knows no wilting rose,
it is vibrant red, petals unfurled to greet the sun,
and so must I afford the future,
where growth is all that feeds a soul, ghosts in slumber.
Who was I then, this man that failed and failed,
he seems like a distant relative,
and now regret just a pang of old,
a mistaken lull in my receptive mind.
Tony DeLorger © 2017
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Well, that is quite a predicament to be in. Pensive mood today? Very emotive verse that makes me feel I wish I could say something profound to lift your spirit. Be happy with yourself , for you are gifted in many ways. Nicely penned, Tony.
My poetry is rarely about me, just the lessons learned in life and expressions of the human condition. In four days off for two weeks holiday with family & grand kids. So looking forward to it. I won’t be posting as much, but have a lap top and will try at least one post a day. Take care my friend.
Oh my gosh – I did exactly what you spoke of in your next poem – I assumed! I feel silly now. Enjoy you time with family, Tony. How exciting for you.
Take care.
Tony, may you have a safe trip and joyful visit. So happy for you. You will be missed. Take care, my friend.
Thanks Phyllis, so looking forward to seeing my gran kids. Thank you my friend.
Don’t be silly Phyllis, its just the way I write: I just open up and write and these works just flow life water. Sometimes I refer to past, other times human experience that needs understanding but all in all I rarely write about me but rather what goes on around me. Take care.
So inspirational this write is dear Tony…Even though we know all this, we still doubt when we are standing before that pit of past and regrets ..Sometimes it would be easier to jump into it rather than stepping away and moving forward..But as you said, the maybe a beautiful future awaits those who are brave enough to do that..Thank you so much for sharing your emotive and masterful words..
Thank you sincerely Anjana, so pleased you enjoyed it. Take care my friend and keep writing , your works are astounding. x
Holding onto those regrets so they become too painful to be, causing someone to just jump. But it is those who free themselves from such regrets, who are able to continue the path, become who they were meant to. Good piece Tony. Great imagery ~Paul
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers