Regret is such a potent word
It can cut you straight to the bone.
It can over ride your thoughts
Throwing you into the depths of the unknown.
I don't believe in regrets
I find no point in wishing my life away.
It is something that cannot be changed
And can only lead your mind astray.
And what you have done in the past
Has moulded your life into the one you now lead.
You should not be afraid of it
It is in embracing this, that your mind can be freed.
Although it is never this easy
We should try not to dwell on our despair.
We should arm ourselves with friends
Fill ourselves with good thoughts and prayer.
And when we stop and think about it
It's not the life, it's how we perceive ourselves to be.
It's knowing there's a door to be opened
And realizing that we have always had the key.
Author notes
Vanessa Reen - The Break Up
Prompt - Regrets or Risks
A contest entry
- Round Contest Round 2 of 4!! by FightOffYourDemons.
450 points, ended August 20, 2008, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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love it
great topic i can feel the regrets in your words and hits me in my heart i love it excellent write
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there is an old saying among us, Filipinos, "Never regret to the things that you have done.Regret to those you have not." however just do what is good and benificial for you without harming yourself and others.
a very realistic poem!!
it is a very optimistic.
less flowery and fancy words are used--w/c makes the poem comprehensible.
congrats!!!
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tis is beautiful
and uplifting
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Very true. i once saw a quote. "Never regret something that once made you smile". Theres another even better. "No regrets just lessons learned.
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very cool. perfectly written. i applaude you not often i get inspired but this is so inspiring. very well done. thanks for posting this.
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Thought-provoking write there...which finishes quite strongly...one of those "ah ha!" moments.
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Subliminal and Succinct
Lady Barely Breathing (not the best title for a Lady... hm...)
Life... is a game.
...In every game; there is an opponent and a victim.
The trickis to know... without question... when you
are the former... so you can become...
...the latter.
The more sophisticated the game; the more sophisticated the opponent.
This write is not just a poem.
(bows low and fixes his jaded, crimson gaze)
It is sophisticated wisdom...
...written by an opponent.
"And when we stop and think about it
It's not the life, it's how we perceive ourselves to be.
It's knowing there's a door to be opened
And realizing that we have always had the key."
Disarming, poet.
Well done.
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AWESOME.... INSPIRING TO THE CORE.....
a beautiful write indeed...
I don't believe in regrets
I find no point in wishing my life away.
It is something that cannot be changed
And can only lead your mind astray.
perfect
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wonderful write here...very uplifting..
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Leave and leave not!
And what you have done in the past
Has moulded your life into the one you now lead.
You should not be afraid of it
It is in embracing this, that your mind can be freed." you seem to be welversed in Indian philosophy!I too believe that our wishes are our hurdles and free mind gives us the real happiness!
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wow that is some poem
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Fabulous!! Very true and inspiring
And when we stop and think about it
It's not the life, it's how we perceive ourselves to be.
It's knowing there's a door to be opened
And realizing that we have always had the key.
THUMBS UP FOR YOU!!
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So honest. a great inspirational message. xx
well done x
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Great advice
Well written true poetry.
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great message
hey Nessa (hope you dont mind me calling you that)
this is a great write with a powerhouse message for all to heed... not just those who break up
but everyone in everyday life
with love and unity
~TeddyBare~
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not bad
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Good postive poem.
Yes, positive, future looking, well composed poem.
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Ah, you disconvered it, knowing one,
the perception, "how we perceive ourselves to be."
That, most certainly, is the key!!!
Aesthete
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wow this is great.
i wish i could throw away my regrets as you have,
a beautifully written poem.
my personal favourite is the first verse -
Great Stuff!!!
Great rhyme, rhythm & flow...
From the heart, vulnerable & honest...
Keep up the good work...
Well done!!!
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Wonderbar!
Totally agree with you. I only have two regrets in life, one is Nouga, an innocent soul who I learned a hard lesson from. This creature I will love forever and I will always be sorry that I had to give him up. The other is Shaun, a person who I really wish I hadnt met. However, I have found a new strength in me that I always knew existed but that was put to the test. -
To know this, you are able to set yourself free !!You write with great insight, we all can at times get bogged down with stuff we regret from our past, best to learn from our mistakes and move on,to use that key.
Well done Vanessa, very insightful and inspiring poem -
Yes we do always have the KEY..Nicely done and very thoughtful.
Regards
Susan -
very thought provoking loved the ending well thought out great flow as well good job with this one
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The last line really hit home, it means I have the key because it's like you looked straight at me when you wrote this. How did you know I can't let go of the past? Yes, I actually felt, not exactly inspired, but enlightened to adopt this philosophy.
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Oooo
Damn that touched a nerve in my heart... (Do hearts have nerves?) Beautifully spoken (Is reading a poem you speaking it?) and wonderfully put together. Bravo m'lady
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Excellent poem and a fine philosophy as well. I like your writing. It's meaningful and easy to understand.
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Wow, what a delight to read and so encouraging, also. You have got it right, as life, though unknown, we do have choices, and can guide our lives, for our benefit. thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
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great poem.
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I forgot to give grading, in my exuberance, so sorry
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Wonderful introspection. we should behave in such a way, that there are no room for regrets. When we are aware this is possible. Carelessness is womb for regrets. I concur with your thoughts Vanessa. A great thoughtful poem indeed, which pats once back..Keep it up
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Very good....as a poem and as a philosophy....one cannot change the past...only learn from it and grow!
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This is very very good. I can't pick out a favorite part because it is all so good. Best of luck in the contest.
Well Done
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WOW!!!
I love this!
I for one cling to regrets and will work on changing that after reading this poem!
POWERFULL!!
All the best in the contest!
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How wonderful!! This is so uplifting Vanessa and full of truth!! It's how we deal with the many things that come our way that moulds our character, and surrounding ourselves by positive and caring influences always helps! But as you've said, it's how we perceive ourselves that is most important!!
Excellent write!
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