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..

[gseverns]

love, love, love this piece very powerful, and the Cat Stevens song.....................perfect !

[Katie Louise Hughes]

OMG!! I enjoyed this immensely!! Cat Steven's song also complements this piece beautifully.

[Manda]

wow this was very good. it was deep and full of emotion. well done once again

[harman kour]

a beautiful poem certainly... but bothering too about the past is something i have totally given up!!! Yeah what happened happened for good and what will happen will be good as well... I could feel the emotions... But then life 's a journey and each turn has something new to offer us something new to learn... We must brood so much over the past as its over now... Life's good!!! :)

[MagiCrystal]

One day somewhere in time.. I want to write my Father a loving poem.
so he can come and uncovered the pages on my heart.. so he can know me in Heaven.. and blessed me.. even if for one time..
You where not an idiot.. you are a child.. who learn like me.. to stop and breath..You are a kind soul.. I feel you. I called you lucky not many have to honor to acknowledge our faults and regrets.. that is grandeur you are awesome and i admired you.

[Jane Doe]

SHOOT! you are not kidding my parents r nutjobs
Buthonestly as i grow up (Almost13 in like a year YES!) i want people to notice me notice how smart pretty mysinging voice anyone no one notices at all EVER(all city chorus march su,m thin I AMIN IT:p)

[Shay33]

Really hits home. I think it's something that we've all felt, that we can all relate to. Lovely language as well. I really enjoyed it. :)

[Gregor]

cat stevens makes for a terrific touch and really helps to elucidate your thoughts. wonderful poem!

[three]

You've hit on something that lots of people can relate to and you did it in a very effective way. I've always wanted to live as long as an oak tree. Good stuff.