What could have been?

by Michael D Nalley   Nov 7, 2005


I examine my choices, my patience's worn thin,
I wonder in vane what could have been.
Where I have been? How have I grown,
in the joy and the sorrow that I have known.

I travel a road that seems so long,
directing my thoughts right or wrong.
Sometimes I lose, sometimes I win,
I wonder in vane what could have been.

Is the wondering all in vain?
Or do I learn from my pain?
I must willingly accept my cup,
The lord will always help me back up.

If I follow a path for goodness sake,
I will be forgiven for my mistake.
All of the pain came from the sin,
Lord help us all not to do it again.

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  • 19 years ago

    by BeautifulDisaster

    Aw wow omg, this is amazing, I loved it wow, the last verse was just amazing, it made me imagine a beautiful girl with a rose for some reason, I think its beautiful well done, take care

  • 19 years ago

    by aaron c s

    The flow was nice adn the choice of words was good. i really liked the message though. u are definately a thinker and it shows in ur writing. fantastic job

  • 19 years ago

    by HJ

    Wonderful poem, gleaming with clarity and flawless flow.

    Great read!!

    Your friend
    Hayley

  • 19 years ago

    by Samantha

    Well, first off you confuse me with the line "I wonder in vane what could have been." because you spell it "vane" and "vain" throughout your poem.

    Otherwise I really enjoy the idea.

  • 19 years ago

    by Leanne

    You realy are great with your rhyms

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