I have been mad at myself for random
Things.
I guess that happens when left to your own
Devices.
I have forgiven myself
for all the things I can't
remember.
I guess
this can happen
too
often
I have held onto petty grudges and
I have let go of heavy resentments.
Occasionally, I have strong opinions
but always pick my battles
All of which
I have won.
You've come a long way
some have said.
Starting over
means you've come
empty-handed and grateful
for what was not taken.
And what is more
all that you are free
to take-for a time-
Interesting and cursed.
I don't know
what I do not have,
nor can I imagine
what is better
or worse-
Living
for giving or
for getting...All
random things
Not worth
getting mad at myself for
or remembering.
ever again.
Painting by Thomas Dewing, 'Lady with a Rose''c. 1915-1924 via Wikimedia Commons in ublic Domain.
