To live in regret
is to live within the length of a leash
that connects to the past—
a chain that binds dreams
holds joy hostage
and tightens with every memory replayed
How long will you stay caged in
the could-have-been
the should-have-done
the moments you let slip
through your hands?
How long will you wear the past like a collar
like a weight that pulls you back
like a shackle that stifles breath
makes you small
makes you stay?
The past is nothing but a paper tiger—
it has no growl, it has no bite
If you but move t’ward the light
feel the warmth on your skin
each step a defiance
each breath a reclaiming
Regret may whisper
but you are louder, still
You are
the breaking of chains
the choosing of joy
the walking away
You are bound only to the future—
where you run free
where you rise
where you live life,
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These words deeply resonated with me, Dawn. Beautifully written ❤️ here’s to letting go of all the restraints that hold us back and unleashing our true potentials
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Absolutamente!!!!! It’s a process and one worth sticking to till we are unleashed!!!!
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So true. I concur
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Yup!!!!
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I love this — and need it now — Dawn ❤️
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Hey Natalie. Appreciate this comment. Thanks for stopping by!!! Cheers 🙏🏽💐🙏🏽
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This is outstanding! Thank you, Dawn.
“… nothing but a paper tiger” 👏🏻
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Yes yes yessss … paper tiger 🐯 Thanks for engaging Michele. Cheers 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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You’re welcome and cheers to you! 🌺💕
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Happy weekend Michele!!! Cheers 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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Thanks, Dawn. You too!🌼
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Great poem, Dawn💕
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Hey Cindy. Thanks so much! Hope you’re well, and the grand baby too!!!
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This is so good, Dawna. Eloquently describes the situation.
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Hello Mary. Thanks much!!!! Appreciate you stopping by and engaging.
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Love your writing Dawn 💕
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Thanks Maggie. Appreciate you. Cheers 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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Always a pleasure Dawn 💕💕
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🤗💕🤗
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💕👏🏼
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🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
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Bravo! A wonderful Declaration of Independence.
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Indeed. Indeed. Thanks Sadje. Much appreciated. Cheers 🙏🏽💕💕
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Most welcome 🤗
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Wow! Profound, beautiful and so real.
Regrets may whisper
but you are louder.
I needed to hear that. Thank you. X
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You’re most welcome. So glad it resonated with you!!!! Thanks for stopping by. Peace be unto you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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