Regret Poem by Terri Brown

Regret, my whole life is filled with it
I hide my shame behind a veil of optimism
It makes a good mask and hides my true feelings

Regret has marked my body and bruised my soul
Life's lessons left scabs and cuts
A constant reminder of the poor choices I have made

I find it hard to trust
Not everyone, just myself
I wish I could think before I act

If only I could go back
Change the things I have done
I want to make it right

I have learned from my mistakes
What's done is done
Things happen for a reason

I have to remember
I am only human
Try not to live with regret