Regrets

In the later years on looking back On the winding road that I tread It disturbs this mans waking mind To think of follies I then fed

Though time eases my thoughts passing

and dulls the raking pain of years

It never really cleans the slate

nor wipes away the stain of tears

 

I look back upon my lost days

there find mans never ending plea

To right the wrongs of my past

that weigh so heavily on me

 

In the later years on looking back

from the winding road that I tread

It disturbs this mans waking mind

to think of follies I once fed

 

Don't weigh on your life foolishly

or the lesson you may just find

 He who feared you shared his weakness

was more loving than he was kind

 

Author's Note

Strange it is to find out too late.That the ones we love, loved us as well. And in looking at us saw themselves. When I was young everyone over 30 was an idiot.The older I got. The smarter they seemed. And the more foolish I felt. The one thing my father said to me that I never forgot was this."Son my father never gave up on me I won't give up on you."
Thank you Dad
Tate

Reviews

[bluessadmood]

ohh my friend ,i really dont hate that winding road..i put something like that on my avatar..i meant it
you should not be sorry for the follies you fed..at the time it was the best thing fit your mind could work out
lucky for me i got wise at early age..still off course there were much to regret
i always thought old age was age of the wise and i tried to play it well
through weaknesses and strengths i took my steps so careful
i dont think i would unwind those roads for really its not that nice what i would see
i think i ve seen the best of it all..there are regrets but not of me
there are regrets and bitterness of others who just could not see
even if they lived longer than that very old oak tree
lovely write..

[Betty Hermelee]

I think we all have difficulties when we look back upon our parents, our younger years and we stew on them, perhaps for too long... hopefully as time passes those memories good or bad will fade...as we age...it was my mother who troubles me in my younger years and I remember my dad saying us three that she had mental problems.... Life is half full....
Warmly, B

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Betty. So nice to hear from you. I’m not on much anymore. Life has been busy busy lately. I appreciate your commenting and one day. I’ll stop by and return the favor.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome Tate, looking forward to your return
Warmly, B

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

thanks for entry into my competition, lovely music too

[Tate Morgan]

thank you julie

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful poem ThAnkyou for entering my competition good luck 😉

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Julie I appreciate that

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Mistakes are what wise men learn from and what foolish men are doomed to repeat. We all make mistakes. It's how we deal with them that makes all the difference. I enjoyed the read.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Fabian. I have learned to live with mine. I laugh at them sometimes But i dont repeat them

[Renée]

We live, we learn.. without mistakes we would all be the same, and your poetry no different that the next guy.. God Bless your Dad, and You Taters, A lovely poem and Cheers Taters.. To easier lessons ahead!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Renee I am glad it spoke to you

[Renée]

IT.. is you my friend .. your thoughts and photos.. there is no IT about this piece ( :

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much I'm honored

[1VJ]

Life is about mistakes and endless learning. Beautiful tribute, may we stay forever young in our hearts.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Paloma Yes it is and passing the torch from father to son

[Tina Louise UK]

A touching piece, love the music too. I could relate to this piece :) x

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks tia I am glad you liked it

[Len Gesinski]

Experience and Wisdom, a sincere warning of what can be avoided.
Well written!!!

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks Len we all know this feeling it is something no man escapes

[justjenn_2u]

I can relate to so much of this poem. This piece is raw honesty about life and the twists and turned. You penned it naturally. Write on.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Jenn It is an experience many men can relate to I think

[Pryde Foltz]

I look back upon my lost days

there find mans never ending plea

To right the wrongs of my past

that weigh so heavily on me

If only we knew, right? A fine expressionistic write, Tate.

I'd give you 100 but I can't.

[Tate Morgan]

lol thank you it is our dream isnt it to leave the world in a better shape than we found it.If you live long enough you grow to regret a few things.