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"The Road They Call Regret"
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"The Road They Call Regret" |
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WildHorses Junior Member
since 2006-08-05
Posts 11Rocky Mountains |
"The Road They Call Regret" It's been so long, most of what he recalls Are the reasons she walked away And the teardrops fill his eyes When he remembers the love they made He thought she would wait forever And she did hold on a while Then a while became too long And a frown replaced her smile The things he had to do- He thought time would surely change... Without a single word But that was his mistake 'Cause one day she had had enough Of being lonely by his side And she left him with "I love you - But it's time I said goodbye" "I can't go on like this" she said The hurt now filled her voice "If ever you think you can - Find the courage to make a choice" "You'll find that I'm the one you love But by then I'll be long gone - 'Cause there are way too many reasons Why this love we share is wrong" "You have told me you don't love her - Yet she seems to stay So I must be the one to go And as I leave, my heart will break" Now on a journey that is so unknown Where it is dark and always cold And the lucky don't survive - This trip he makes alone "Pack lightly for your trip" she said "And go saddle up your horse - Your journey will begin The moment I close the door" He knew this trip was coming Still he ignored the warning signs But if he had cared to get close enough He would have seen it in her eyes Now thoughts like "If I had only done..." Every second haunt his mind And "I should have done today" Because tomorrow is now lost time He gasp and grasp for air each day And begs for sleep each night But heartache consumes the air he breathes From the wrongs he just can't right He's crossed through river's deep of emotion That never fail to flood He's seen oceans full of memories And his journey has just begun He rides a horse that's known as "Drifter" The direction he rides is west And the only place you'll ever find them now Is on the road they call "Regret" ©Melissa Joy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I opened this thinking how many steps I've taken along that road... What a great read!! I enjoyed this very much! Welcome to Passions! *S* |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Whew, this was awesome, I'm sending this back to the top for others to feast their eyes.... Welcome to PIP and what an entrance. this was fresh and alive with feeling |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Many of your readers will have gone down a similar road. You wrote of it so descriptively and with such emotion. Engaging read! May all your trails be happy ones!  Giving you a warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
uncomfortable saddle, too  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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David D Jerald Member
since 2006-08-07
Posts 74Tucson, Arizona |
Your my favorite WildHorses, I don't really like poems that long but you sure do have a way with words. I like your ending very much. Dave And his journey has just begun He rides a horse that's known as "Drifter" The direction he rides is west And the only place you'll ever find them now Is on the road they call "Regret" |
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