Hey my dear readers, I’m aware my last few essays has been rather… heavy. So here’s a poem to lighten things up a bit 🌼
Regretful Remains
Choices made and paths untaken,
Wishing he had been braver, not forsaken.
Simba’s story, filled with shadows cast,
Broken promises, silence from the past.
Dreams delayed, longing in his soul,
Actions and inactions taking their toll.
Words unspoken, echoes in his mind,
Paths untaken, mysteries unlined.
In Eldridge, quiet town of 1918,
Streets whisper secrets, trees standing serene.
Simba’s choices left a haunting trail,
Regrets heavy, life’s bitter tale.
Promises to Lily, love of his youth,
Dreams together, once their truth.
He chased success, leaving her behind,
18 years later, regrets confined.
Back to Eldridge, success but pained,
Lily’s new life, love he once gained.
Words unspoken, tears in his eyes,
Walking away, under silent skies.
On the bridge, river’s flow,
Paths not taken, thoughts of woe.
Moments missed, time lost,
Opportunities gone, oh such a heavy cost.
Visiting Lily, heart pounding with regret,
Talking of old days, he couldn’t forget.
“Lily, I wish I had been brave,
should have stayed with you, a love to save.”
“Simba,” she said with gentle grace,
“Regrets are part of life’s embrace.
We learn, we grow, from joy and sorrow,
cherish memories, hope for tomorrow.”
Simba felt the weight lift away,
Regret shaped him, but didn't sway.
In that moment, peace he found,
Hope for future, no longer bound.
Leaving Eldridge, heart now light,
New paths to walk, future bright.
First, we feel the pain, then face the facts,
Forgive our faults, then we find freedom at last.
Inspired by an essay of mine.
P.S. My last essay has been turned into a podcast! Hosted by Simba & Sonya, do have a listen and let me know you think in the comments :)
I don’t understand English enough to listen to it, but I find the poem very beautiful.
Hope at a time we all need it!