I Will Always Regret
Regret for a life gone off the rails44 total reviews
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Nomi, I was relieved that you didn't live this sad life that you explained in this lovely heartfelt poem. Your views come so beautifully from your heart, how being given too much materialism while young, is sometimes as bad as not being given enough time, nurturing and love. And sometimes they go together when parents don't give enough of themselves so they give whatever the child or teen wants. These regrets were so convincing and I felt it from deep within your soul. And that is what true poetic talent is all about my awesome friend. Poetic Masterpiece!
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Nomi, I was relieved that you didn't live this sad life that you explained in this lovely heartfelt poem. Your views come so beautifully from your heart, how being given too much materialism while young, is sometimes as bad as not being given enough time, nurturing and love. And sometimes they go together when parents don't give enough of themselves so they give whatever the child or teen wants. These regrets were so convincing and I felt it from deep within your soul. And that is what true poetic talent is all about my awesome friend. Poetic Masterpiece!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Gee Miss Debi, you are about to turn my head completely around. Thanks you for your kind and supportive comments.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Nomi,
Hi, I fell behind in my reviewing, so I've been absent for awhile.
I love the honesty and, yes, dignity of this poem. Unlike many, you've taken responsibility for your mistakes.
You turn to the Lord, always a great thing.
Your true story is great--you deserve a high "best" ranking.
I really pray life is good to you from now on.
Good luck! Keep writing.
Blessings, Cindy ð???
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Nomi,
Hi, I fell behind in my reviewing, so I've been absent for awhile.
I love the honesty and, yes, dignity of this poem. Unlike many, you've taken responsibility for your mistakes.
You turn to the Lord, always a great thing.
Your true story is great--you deserve a high "best" ranking.
I really pray life is good to you from now on.
Good luck! Keep writing.
Blessings, Cindy ð???
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Dearest Cindy, thank you for your supportive comments. However, this is a fictional account, while I write from a close witness to this event in the lives of some relatives and close associates. I myself have been spared the heartbreak of drug addiction. I am sorry for any confusion I may have caused.
Comment from Paul McFarland
I was very relieved to find out this was not biographical. You have done a great job portraying one who made mistakes but has come to realize these mistakes and is going to try to live the rest of his life in a proper manner.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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I was very relieved to find out this was not biographical. You have done a great job portraying one who made mistakes but has come to realize these mistakes and is going to try to live the rest of his life in a proper manner.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you. I thank God that I did not travel down this path, though I might very well have. I have the intervention of military discipline and training to thank for the diverting of my journey from potential ruination.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your esxcellent, skillfully written poem vividly describes the type of life many people live and the regrets that haunt them. You realistically say that not all mistakes can be fixed.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Your esxcellent, skillfully written poem vividly describes the type of life many people live and the regrets that haunt them. You realistically say that not all mistakes can be fixed.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you for a wonderful and skillfully written review.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Good rhyming and very well written. If only every young person could read this and realize that the choices they make affect their future in so many ways. They may regret them later in life, but they must live with the consequences.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Good rhyming and very well written. If only every young person could read this and realize that the choices they make affect their future in so many ways. They may regret them later in life, but they must live with the consequences.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you my sister. I appreciate your supportive comments.
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You are very welcome
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is an amazing write
I enjoyed the read. Well put together it has a great flow and rhyme.
I regret the person that I became,
I was just a number without a name.
Fighting against lowered self esteem
Cannot stop feeling, I let down my team
Very powerful message in these words.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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This is an amazing write
I enjoyed the read. Well put together it has a great flow and rhyme.
I regret the person that I became,
I was just a number without a name.
Fighting against lowered self esteem
Cannot stop feeling, I let down my team
Very powerful message in these words.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much. This is the result of many edits.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
It reminds me of the old saying, "The grass is not always greener on the other side."
People make mistakes. In the long run, you realize, you messed up. Sometimes you can not get forgiveness from the person you love. They go on without you. Then, you are left with a broken heart and grieve.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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It reminds me of the old saying, "The grass is not always greener on the other side."
People make mistakes. In the long run, you realize, you messed up. Sometimes you can not get forgiveness from the person you love. They go on without you. Then, you are left with a broken heart and grieve.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Yes, the story is universal. The outcome however, can be as different as can one can imagine.
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Have a great day.
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Thank you, and you as well.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Lilly Flowers
I'm glad for your notes. When people write in first person, readers always assume it's biographical. There are just too many distractions out there and young people fall into the trap. I don't think maturity really starts until we reach age 40 or so. This is a perfectly constructed poem. Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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I'm glad for your notes. When people write in first person, readers always assume it's biographical. There are just too many distractions out there and young people fall into the trap. I don't think maturity really starts until we reach age 40 or so. This is a perfectly constructed poem. Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you Lilly. Your flowers are beautiful, just as you are, I am fully convinced of that.
Comment from Susan Newell
Nomi,
This is a perfectly written confession and atonement for mistakes made before you could even comprehend the consequences of your actions. Unfortunately, I fear you speak for many who have learned too late how to be a good husband and father.
Sue
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Nomi,
This is a perfectly written confession and atonement for mistakes made before you could even comprehend the consequences of your actions. Unfortunately, I fear you speak for many who have learned too late how to be a good husband and father.
Sue
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2022
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Thank you Sue, Your words of compassion are always welcome in a world that is sadly lacking such.
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You are welcome.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This poem reflects the sentiments of many young people who make unfortunate decisions because they think they know everything, and refuse to listen to more experienced voices of reason. This is not about your actual life, but it reflects your knowledge of human nature. Your protagonist is doing self reflection, and realizes his mistakes. You've done a great job of understanding the thoughts of such a person.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2022
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This poem reflects the sentiments of many young people who make unfortunate decisions because they think they know everything, and refuse to listen to more experienced voices of reason. This is not about your actual life, but it reflects your knowledge of human nature. Your protagonist is doing self reflection, and realizes his mistakes. You've done a great job of understanding the thoughts of such a person.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2022
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Thank you. For me this story is real because it could easily have been me, had I not gone into the military at age 17. I made my share of mistakes, but was saved by the learned and accepted discipline of military life.
