Writing
I've been doing a lot of writing lately and one thing I came up with the other day was a piece on regret. I know it's not good to go through life with tons of regrets and I don't have that many, but I have made a few decisions that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Decisions I wish I hadn't made. I'm sure we all have one or two. Some things just weigh on us heavier then others.
I told myself I was going to share more of my writing with others. (the few that actually read my blog). And it's okay if other people don't understnad or connect with it. That isn't the point of ones own writing. It's for me.. and it's just a bonus if it speaks to another's soul. So... here is "Do-Over"
Do-Over
If I could go back
To a certain place and time
And in one split second
Make a different choice
Would I
We all have regrets
Decisions made we wish we hadn’t
But then there is the fear
Would I be somewhere else
Then I am today
The choices we make
Take us down roads
I guess that is where remorse really comes into play
Do we risk where we are
For a chance to make amends
To take away pain we may have caused
Or do we believe
In fate
And destiny
And know we will end up
Where we are supposed to
Yes
If I could I would
Go back and choose differently
I wouldn’t be selfish
I would put myself in others shoes
As I do now
Not a day goes by
Where I don’t think
Of what my actions have done
Will I ever be able to say I’m sorry
No
That’s what breaks my heart even more
She’ll never know
My words could never do my feelings justice
If only I could take it back
I told myself I was going to share more of my writing with others. (the few that actually read my blog). And it's okay if other people don't understnad or connect with it. That isn't the point of ones own writing. It's for me.. and it's just a bonus if it speaks to another's soul. So... here is "Do-Over"
Do-Over
If I could go back
To a certain place and time
And in one split second
Make a different choice
Would I
We all have regrets
Decisions made we wish we hadn’t
But then there is the fear
Would I be somewhere else
Then I am today
The choices we make
Take us down roads
I guess that is where remorse really comes into play
Do we risk where we are
For a chance to make amends
To take away pain we may have caused
Or do we believe
In fate
And destiny
And know we will end up
Where we are supposed to
Yes
If I could I would
Go back and choose differently
I wouldn’t be selfish
I would put myself in others shoes
As I do now
Not a day goes by
Where I don’t think
Of what my actions have done
Will I ever be able to say I’m sorry
No
That’s what breaks my heart even more
She’ll never know
My words could never do my feelings justice
If only I could take it back
Comments
1. My sister that I wrote about today has been married for about 6 years now, and they have not been able to have the child they so desperately want. She miscarried three times one year, and it racked our entire family... I personally have not experienced that pain, but I've walked through it with her, so I have a little tiny bit of understanding.
Also, a sweet friend of mine lost her baby last fall, too... she was a month old, and she had a heart defect. Little Leah also died in her mother's arms.
You are not alone, and I think it's a wonderful spirit you have to write and share your journey.
2. Your post today reminded me a lot of a song, "I Don't Know," by Third Day. Have you heard it? Check it out on itunes, if you haven't... I love that song! And I did "get" your poetry. :)
Jen
I really like the layout of your blog too!