A Lifetime Of Guilt
I hurt the person I loved most23 total reviews
Comment from tbacha58
The title itself is intriguing and reading your poem is so sad, but of corse you need to move on if the story is true. I enjoyed reading it with a deep thought of sadness. Good luck Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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The title itself is intriguing and reading your poem is so sad, but of corse you need to move on if the story is true. I enjoyed reading it with a deep thought of sadness. Good luck Terry xoxo
Comment Written 22-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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Thanks. My father forgave me but I never told him how sorry I was for hurting him.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
So true my friend. How things have changed. This is a good entry for the contest and I wish you the best of luck. I counted forty nine backwards and 48 forward. LOL
Good Job. :)Nancy
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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So true my friend. How things have changed. This is a good entry for the contest and I wish you the best of luck. I counted forty nine backwards and 48 forward. LOL
Good Job. :)Nancy
Comment Written 22-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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Thanks. My word processor said fifty so I went with that. Oh well, the contest is over now.
Comment from Dean Kuch
As I read this it sounded more to me like your character needed to learn how to come to terms with their decision and learn how to forgive themselves.
Only when we can forgive our own mistakes can we ask or expect others to forgive.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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As I read this it sounded more to me like your character needed to learn how to come to terms with their decision and learn how to forgive themselves.
Only when we can forgive our own mistakes can we ask or expect others to forgive.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 22-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2018
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Thank you. I have learned to come to grips with it now, but for years I did carry the guilt like an anchor around my neck.
Comment from LIJ Red
My mom's sister never came back or spoke to her father again when she did that...I think she was wise to never look back...it would not have worked...believable flash fiction. Fivers.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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My mom's sister never came back or spoke to her father again when she did that...I think she was wise to never look back...it would not have worked...believable flash fiction. Fivers.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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My father did forgive me. He passed away before I realized what a mistake it all was so I never got to tell him how sorry I was.
Comment from Nanny 6
Oh how things have changed in our society? This is a very sad story and one that keeps you thinking after you read it, how you carry guilt forever it seems. Very sad story indeed.
Judy
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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Oh how things have changed in our society? This is a very sad story and one that keeps you thinking after you read it, how you carry guilt forever it seems. Very sad story indeed.
Judy
Comment Written 22-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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Thanks. My father was old-fashioned and strict about his beliefs. He passed away before I could tell him how sorry I was.
Comment from Sankey
Yep. My Dad left us when I was 8. That was 1959. But if you read my autobiography you will see, after all his canoodling with I think up to 3 other women he came back to my Mum when I was in my 30's. He was a clever man but I never got to learn anything from him when it mattered. There may have been other reasons why you ran off with the man. Perhaps some sort of insecurity at home? Thanks for sharing. A good write up. Hope you win something. Might fan you as I like your writing. Oops! I can't Oh well.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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Yep. My Dad left us when I was 8. That was 1959. But if you read my autobiography you will see, after all his canoodling with I think up to 3 other women he came back to my Mum when I was in my 30's. He was a clever man but I never got to learn anything from him when it mattered. There may have been other reasons why you ran off with the man. Perhaps some sort of insecurity at home? Thanks for sharing. A good write up. Hope you win something. Might fan you as I like your writing. Oops! I can't Oh well.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
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Thanks. Nope, I had a wonderful childhood with two devoted and loving parents. My dad would never have considered leaving his family. I loved him very much and am so sorry I hurt him. I never got to tell him that before he died.
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I 'm glad about that. Just a rebellious kid then. My sister now 76 recently confessed to us she did the wrong thing getting pregnant at 15. I always liked her first husband whom she divorced in the seventies. She has had as they say "more fellas that we have had hot dinners." She was the eldest and was probably spoiled.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 'Guilt Flash Fiction' writing prompt.
You have told your story and exposed your guilt clearly in only 50 words.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the 'Guilt Flash Fiction' writing prompt.
You have told your story and exposed your guilt clearly in only 50 words.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks for the kind words and the five stars. I haven't been on here for some time and will have to get in the hang of this again.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a good job with a delicate situation, Mystery Author. Your words are poignant and believable. Your picture choice is a great pairing, too. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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You did a good job with a delicate situation, Mystery Author. Your words are poignant and believable. Your picture choice is a great pairing, too. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thank you. My father is on the tractor and my brother, Ken, is handing my younger brother Danny up to him.
Comment from victor 66
I understand the feeling of guilt in your story. I grew up during the same time. Having a baby out of wedlock was also taboo. How many girls went away for a year to stay with their aunt? How many came back and suddenly their mother has given birth to a little sister or brother? Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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I understand the feeling of guilt in your story. I grew up during the same time. Having a baby out of wedlock was also taboo. How many girls went away for a year to stay with their aunt? How many came back and suddenly their mother has given birth to a little sister or brother? Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks. Yep, things were much different then, and I think better. My father cried when I left, and before I realized how wrong I was, my father had passed away. I know I should let it go, but it is hard.
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Perhaps if there is an afterlife, your father does know. I would at least give this some thought. You are welcome.
Comment from Jacob David Collins
It does show you how much times have changed within the last few decades after reading your piece. I could feel the guilt your character had for this decision and I could see how it had weighed down on her life. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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It does show you how much times have changed within the last few decades after reading your piece. I could feel the guilt your character had for this decision and I could see how it had weighed down on her life. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks for the kind words and the five stars. I have never forgiven myself for hurting my father like I did.
