Regret

A New poetry form invented by Aggie in Malaysia. She named it Chinky - My first try, and not a very good one. My gerund at the beginning is incorrect. Regret is prowess burned in rubbish dump, on life’s immense archive of dreg debris. Who would desire to scavenge refuse, pump and bring again for everyone to see? Why waste my treasured time to nurse regret? Why waste my treasured time to nurse regret? For future days, my one and only plea that yesterday’s charade shall pose no threat, and coming days shall count as victory. Regret is prowess burned in rubbish dump.

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Mark Peterson

Date: 11/28/2017 4:54:00 PM

This is excellent. However, far better is regret than guilt. Regret is a useful safety valve, which eases pain and suggests that recovery is possible while guilt condemns the soul.

Cona Adams
Date: 11/29/2017 1:56:00 PM

Thank you, Mark, for your helpful comment. I am in an online group where we take turns giving the assignments and critiquing the results. I love the challenge, but sometimes am less than satisfied with the results.

Frederick Espiritu

Date: 7/12/2016 7:48:00 AM

"Why waste my treasured time to nurse regret?" amazing wisdom in there...

Cona Adams
Date: 7/12/2016 8:15:00 AM

Thank you, Frederick, for visiting to read, and for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment. Blessings to you and yours.