regret

A Cache of Words Writer's Group Just Write Challenge

July 14th Prompt: Write a poem about regret

Deep in the night is when the ghosts come out.

Longing and dreaming and crying like babies;

Relentless haunts – no excuses

Of better things that kept me-

Make them go away.

Dreams unrealized;

Joy stillborn;

Victories not realized;

Absolute darkness creeping in –

How can I make it up to you?

Forgive whatever you can...

I have no like-gift for myself.