One Mistake

It starts with one mistake
That you regret immediately
Produced by opportunity and poor judgement

One mistake
That you hope will keep hidden in the shadows of your being
Yet finds its escape through loose lips

One mistake
That will be whispered through the halls
And will be reflected in the eyes of those who stare

One mistake
That seemingly defines your character
And cancels out anything else there is to know

One mistake
That follows you everywhere
Tormenting you without end

One mistake
That you would change in a heartbeat
So you could lift its burden

It ends with a new mistake
That will be your last
And make others reflect

Did their mistakes play a role in yours?