Backwards/Forward

A poem about regret and acceptance.

When we were kids, you were always

picked on for being "too skinny"
And I'd throw my lunch at those idiots

I'd starve because I loved you
I didn't know what love was at the time
but whenever my mom turned on my

night light, I'd turn it off because

the thought of you burned bright

behind closed eyes.

And maybe this heart stumbles backwards

when your name is spoken,

And maybe I should have been more

forward.

Reviews

[Relic]

Regrets are no different than scars, they're just in different places. The impact love can have on a youngster may last a lifetime. When a name is mentioned all feelings immediately come back as though it were yesterday. We all have regrets but life refuses to turn around and go back. I've tried, it doesn't always work. We live with our past whether we want to or not. Nice writing here. I enjoyed thinking about it.

[Gio S.P.]

I'm glad you enjoyed my piece! Sometimes we're so focused on present problems that we forget to look back at all of the good. Sometimes regret can bring you back to beautiful memories before it happened and those are the memories we wish we could live in. The past is so necessary for emotional growth. I agree with everything you stated and then some. Thank you again, Relic!

[Relic]

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[marcus]

Oh, that's beautiful!! It really touched me.

[Tom McRoberts]

This is really touching, Gio. Two very powerful images put across perfectly because of how cohesive they are with the narrative. The backwards/forwards connection is clear and forceful on the reader also. Great stuff, man!

[Gio S.P.]

I swear, this community truly helps to bring out the best in my writing. Your insight and emotion toward my spoken word poem is flattering. Thank you friend, really!

[Jamestown]

This has a sad tone to it but is well written and expressed!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Gio S.P.]

Thanks, my friend! This is recycled poetry of mine with a few changes but I'm glad you enjoyed it!