Regret

The things that cause us to remain broken
are the things we say and the words that go unspoken.

We're full of regret. Filled with things we can never forget.

We try. Lock it away.

We cry. We've withered away.

Left with only the painful memories of our regrets. Seeded with the idea that life is just a bet.

A gamble.

It takes root. It becomes who we are. It grows.
Taking with it the bright shooting star.

Our dream.

Whisked away.

Because of one tiny mistake. It can make or break you. Tear you apart.

Strip away who you used to be. It'll break your heart.

One mistake.

One tiny mistake.
All because we didn't think. And now we're glass.

Thrown and shattered. Unable to be put back together. As if we never mattered.

One tiny mistake.

Now full of regret. And no matter how hard we try we can never, ever forget.

Reviews

[Lovecraft]

Pretty good. The structure fits with the words and the spirit of the poem. The first stanza is beautiful in its relative simplicity and I think it really grabs the readers attention.

Everybody can relate to this somehow, no matter who they may be.

Very enjoyable poem that is true in every way.

:)

[iamshadowine]

i love it! wonderful job! keep it up! keep writing :)

[613]

The rhyming of this poem was spot on; fantastic work.

- Brittney

[Not here]

wow, this was really a good poem and i loved the rhyming :)

[BeeBev]

Loved this, made me think about a lot of things that have happened in the past. Love the way it is written.

[Brittany]

nothing better than regret

[Cristina]

Sweet poem and bitter at the same time. It got me thinking of the things I regret and whether I should keep regretting them... Good job

[Hessy]

loooove it.nice one.......
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[Emily]

'things we say and the words that go unspoken' Love this part! Well done.

[Santiago Santa Cruz]

Yeah, regret is one of those necessary evils that allows us to grow. Your poem is creatively composed. It also is easily digestible; yet, thought provoking. Noticed a typographical error: gambel instead of gamble. Also, one punctuation error: were instead of we're. Otherwise, good work!