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Boxes
I shiver and close my eyes tight
Images of the past flicker in my brain
Like a cigarette lighter unable to ignite a flame
No rhyme or reason; dark at night
The memories of my deepest regrets
Appearing suddenly in my thoughts
Haunting the person I've become
My reflection is a poltergeists taunts
The choices i once made...
Youthful Ignorance, lacking self-esteem
Embracing all seven deadly sins
No consequences paid
My guilt is a measure
A moral guide
A compass
A valuable treasure
Images of the past flicker in my brain
Like a cigarette lighter unable to ignite a flame
No rhyme or reason; dark at night
The memories of my deepest regrets
Appearing suddenly in my thoughts
Haunting the person I've become
My reflection is a poltergeists taunts
The choices i once made...
Youthful Ignorance, lacking self-esteem
Embracing all seven deadly sins
No consequences paid
My guilt is a measure
A moral guide
A compass
A valuable treasure
Published 7th May 2016
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7th May 2016 8:04pm
I think we can learn from the guilt and find self-forgiveness, and yet maintain that compass. Beautiful write! ☺
7th May 2016 8:08pm
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7th May 2016 8:26pm
I like this one too. Put it back in the box now, for your guilt is done with until it haunts you again. I think in times of unhappiness we reflect on what we did wrong or indeed where we went wrong.
22nd May 2016 10:58am
Thanks for the kudos. I don't know if it's because I'm getting older but for some reason I'm getting flashbacks of times in my life I made terrible choices. This write is me comforting the younger me; the twit.
8th May 2016 3:47pm
Our past regrets are treasures that maintain our humbleness. Wondrous observation and acceptance of what was vs. trying to ignore it.
22nd May 2016 10:59am
Exactly what I was aiming for in this piece. Thanks for reading.
Cheers!
Cheers!
23rd May 2016 2:14am
"The memories of my deepest regrets
Appearing suddenly in my thoughts
Haunting the person I've become
My reflection is a poltergeists taunts"<--- Love how you've weaved this stanza.
Your pen is quite unique, looking forward to reading more... :)
Appearing suddenly in my thoughts
Haunting the person I've become
My reflection is a poltergeists taunts"<--- Love how you've weaved this stanza.
Your pen is quite unique, looking forward to reading more... :)
2nd Jun 2016 5:20am
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31st Jul 2016 4:06am
My guilt is a measure
A moral guide
A compass
A valuable treasure
Wow... exactly that! Love your style ♥
A moral guide
A compass
A valuable treasure
Wow... exactly that! Love your style ♥
7th Aug 2016 10:54am
Thank you so much for your comment. It really means a great deal to me. I aim to find the fewest words to describe my view.
7th Aug 2016 11:21am
You're welcome!
I think that's the power of poetry... saying many things in just a few words!
I think that's the power of poetry... saying many things in just a few words!
