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All the faults of yesterday

January 27, 2022
By ThePoetUnlynched SILVER, Collingswood, New Jersey
ThePoetUnlynched SILVER, Collingswood, New Jersey
8 articles 3 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It's true, Batsy! I know everything. And kinda like the kid who peeks at his Christmas presents, I must admit, it’s sadly anti-climactic. Behind all the sturm and batarangs, you’re just a little boy in a playsuit, crying for mommy and daddy!" — Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

“Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because it’s easier than explaining what is killing you inside.” ― The Joker

“Let’s put a smile on that face!” – The Joker


I regret that yesterday I didn't wear a hoodie,

I regret cutting my hair,

I regret not calling my mom,

I regret not texting my siblings,

I regret that I forgot how to smile, 

I regret all the times I didn't speak up,

I regret that I didn't help you when you cried  in the middle of the night when your no screams filled my ears,

I regret that I didn't help when he held you in a chokehold, 

Mama, I'm sorry, please forgive me,

I regret, I regret, I regret,

but I do not regret the fact that I got up today, 

I do not regret the fact that I'm still living, 

I do not regret being happy,

I cannot regret all those happy memories, 

all the times we laughed and joked,

I do not regret you being my mom,

I cannot regret you being my mom, 

these are the regrets that float around my head, 

but there are certain things I can't regret no matter how much they hurt.


The author's comments:

I'm 13, I enjoy writing poetry and short stories. 

I like writing about the problems of the world.

I hope to someday be a famous writer.


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on Feb. 1 2022 at 11:59 am
ThePoetUnlynched SILVER, Collingswood, New Jersey
8 articles 3 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It's true, Batsy! I know everything. And kinda like the kid who peeks at his Christmas presents, I must admit, it’s sadly anti-climactic. Behind all the sturm and batarangs, you’re just a little boy in a playsuit, crying for mommy and daddy!" — Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

“Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because it’s easier than explaining what is killing you inside.” ― The Joker

“Let’s put a smile on that face!” – The Joker

I regret that yesterday I didn't wear a hoodie,

I regret cutting my hair,

I regret not calling my mom,

I regret not texting my siblings,

I regret that I forgot how to smile,

I regret all the times I didn't speak up,

I regret that I didn't help you when you cried in the middle of the night when your screams filled my ears,

I regret that I didn't help when he held you in a chokehold,

Mama, I'm sorry, please forgive me,

I regret, I regret, I regret,

but I do not regret the fact that I got up today,

I do not regret the fact that I'm still living,

I do not regret being happy,

I cannot regret all those happy memories,

all the times we laughed and joked,

I do not regret you being my mom,

I cannot regret you being my mom,

these are the regrets that float around my head,

but there are certain things I can't regret no matter how much they hurt.

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