This week’s prompt is to write a ‘Regret’ poem
I guess I should written
But life gets in my way
I think of you so often
Reminding myself daily
A letter is due your way.
I made a commitment
A promise to stay in touch
But I’m slack about that and much more.
You were always a loyal friend
You picked me up when I was down
Dusted me off more than once
Fed and clothed me
I owed you at least
A letter every once and a while.
As it is I am embarrassed
You have moved on, I’m still stuck.
You offered me so much
Told me of my potential.
I pissed it all away
My own selfishness won out
Over love and logic.
I regret now my foolishness
I appeal to your kindness
To forgive my waywardness.
Written for: https://therattlingbones.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/poetry-prompt-wednesday-8/
Morpethroad 
So beautiful, Michael… I love that it feels like a letter… wonderful use of the prompt 🙂
Thank you lori, a pleasure to participate.
*smiles* and I am glad you did
Oh wow, heartfelt; and it does sound like a remorseful letter.
Thanks Dell, glad you found it so…
Seeing the errors of our ways.
Yes indeed Kim, thanks for stopping by.
Interesting and inspired – often in hindsight – or when we fail to “make good on a promise” or “intention” to keep in touch – there is the malaise that arises as more time passes – and we fail to make the contact.
I think you’ve captured this very well 🙂