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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA 
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Regrets Someone once said…….. "A man is only old, when his dreams turn to regrets" I think it comes, when you look at your life, and ask, "Is this as good as it gets?" When you start to question your values, And how things might have been. And start to wonder what your life would be like, If you could live it all again. When the days that stretch before you, Have less promise than the past. And the roads you longed to travel, No longer seem so fast. When your time of quiet reflection, Takes the time you once used to plan. And you take stock of your assets, And your value as a man. Then "old" has come to visit, And you may as well let it stay. Once it settles in on you, It never goes away. The best that you can hope for, As you slowly turn to stone, Is that love was part of your living, And you won’t grow old alone. But me, I guess I’m different, I never will look back. I’ll always ride the train of life, Looking forward down the track. I can’t waste time with what might have been, Or why my life’s this way. I live the way I’ve always lived, Just living day by day. I don’t plan for any future, And I don’t regret my past. I don’t try to clock the speed of life, Whether moving slow or fast. I’m just here for the duration, Whatever that may be. If I have regrets at all, It’s that "I" was never a "we". |
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kynder Senior Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 537Tallahassee, Florida |
ok with every poem i read of yours, the more i feel i need to hold you too, rock. i feel your pain, babe. i really do. that will be my one regret too i think. keep your head up. kynder A woman to a man is But a mere chapter, But a man to a woman Is an entire book.-- Kynder Howell |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow! I really like this one! Don't know too many people who haven't felt this way at one time or another....  |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
this one here really hit home now for me cause i might be moving real soon and that we i have will become a I. this is a great poem you should summmit it. i would vote even if when way i feel right now reading it makes me cry. but its not your fault. and don't worry i'll be fine over time. I'm a dying romantic and when i can no longer write i can no longer live -Jeremiah Johnson- |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
I use to know what a We was. not any more. Oh well. Thanks Hard. Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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taramw Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 738 |
A true heartfelt poem. I really like your style.  |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
But me, I guess I’m different, I never will look back. I’ll always ride the train of life, Looking forward down the track. I can’t waste time with what might have been, Or why my life’s this way. I live the way I’ve always lived, Just living day by day. I don’t plan for any future, And I don’t regret my past. I don’t try to clock the speed of life, Whether moving slow or fast. I’m just here for the duration, Whatever that may be. If I have regrets at all, It’s that "I" was never a "we". ~Was saying to myself while reading how much I enjoyed reading this outlook...and then I got to the very end....Aawww. I still enjoyed the poem lots...but that little part stings. This is great writing....you have a knack for this thing huh? Take care. *Peace. [This message has been edited by SpitFire (edited 06-22-2000).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hey, this was very good. Looks like getting old is something we all think about. You seem to be handling it better than I. I'm at the first half of the poem, plenty of regrets. Great writing, I loved it. |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Marvin, in GB rock is a sweet . One that you can savour for ages because it lasts much longer than all the others Lotharingia "Dreams are life, reality, creation" Miguel de Unanumo |
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LM Senior Member
since 2000-08-03
Posts 585 |
But me, I guess I’m different, I never will look back. I’ll always ride the train of life, Looking forward down the track. I think it's a great approach , KEEP IT UP! Great! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Hardrock, I'm sorry you have regrets, I guess we all do, but you write so well about it. Warm hugs from another oldie. (nearly) Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Dark_kisses_Within Senior Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 680Kansas |
Ohhhh Marv that was beautiful. As I sat here and read it, I thought alot about my life and the situations I have had. I guess you are correct..... there is no need to keep living in the past. Thanks my Friend! Peace DkW< !signature--> No person is worth your tears, and the only one that is ...... will never make you cry [This message has been edited by Dark_kisses_Within (edited 08-15-2000).] |
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angel girl Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 322within a whisper... |
This is really good. Although I shouldn't, I can't help but to keep looking at my past.< !signature--> One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. -William Shakespeare [This message has been edited by angel girl (edited 08-15-2000).] |
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a-alibaster Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 392 |
I used to tell my grandmother....."you are only as old as you feel..." Until...ali "There is an alter ego which dwells in every soul..." a-alibaster "I am as I am, nothing more, nothing less, I am tears of pain, tears of Death. |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
I think it comes, when you look at your life, and ask, "Is this as good as it gets?" your whole poem makes me want to cry and I am trying not to today.....why is it so true...shouldn't we be happier as life goes on and isn't it supposed to be nicer and more peaceful...why is it that we are lied to?..to give us something to hope for?...darnnnnnnn see what this has done to me..making me think too much ~~soft hugs Maureen |
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