If Only
If only Viola Athaide rings in echoes through life’s landscape big and small regrets whining loud and clear now slowly trailing to a whimper. The past flashes by in lost moments of climbing hairpin turns and spinning downward in frayed feelings like faded ribbons of yester year. If only we could escape stumbling into ruts of dogged darkness the quiet teardrops of felt pain, carefully walking forward avoiding glossy wrapped distractions. Life is so full of ‘if-only’ for all seeking to drop the heavy burden of wallowing negativity moving to new horizons being thankful for simple acts of kindness. I cast aside those wasted thoughts of words left unsaid and deeds undone. Regrets are really pointless emotions rolling on a tide of disappointment. The lessons learned are luminous. Whispers of hope fill the air once overcast with stale clouds, for the Almighty has raised me up* on eagle’s wings made me to shine like the sun and holds me in the palm of his hand. """"""""""" * Reference to Psalm 91
Peter Bisson
Posted at 09:32h, 15 NovemberThank you Viola!
Tonis Kilp
Posted at 11:34h, 15 NovemberThank you for sharing Viola, it is beautiful, God has truly blessed you with your gift of writing, take care and once again thank you for sharing.
Sylvia Lee
Posted at 12:23h, 15 NovemberThanks Viola for your inspiring poem. Love the ending to quote Psalm 91.
Yes, we have lots to learn everyday, no matter big or small, we also learn to appreciate and be thankful for any acts of kindness.
God bless you.
Maria Chrysant Susanto
Posted at 13:06h, 15 NovemberWell written. Thank you Viola
Lalita Figueredo
Posted at 15:34h, 15 NovemberViola, the line I like the best and can relate to is “regrets are really pointless emotions rolling on a tide of disappointment”. I have advised my four children that they should “try and lead their lives so they have no regrets”.
Jacqui Hubbard
Posted at 17:31h, 15 NovemberThank you, my friend. Your poems always touch me deeply but this one is very personal. Thinking only positive thoughts.
God is good. His will be done.
Mario Coutinho
Posted at 11:17h, 16 NovemberHi Viola,
If only! I could express myself like you do, then I would be called a musical instrument too! Your writing is both spiritual and thought-provoking too.
God Bless you and yours,
mario
rosa scarpino
Posted at 13:11h, 16 NovemberGreat words to live by. I’m still learning and praying for wisdom.
Thanks Viola and may God continue to bless you, Rosa.
Lillian M Phelan
Posted at 14:50h, 16 NovemberThank you Viola. Your words give me hope and the knowledge that I am being held in love and ccompassion. Many blessings.
Harriet
Posted at 17:51h, 16 November“If only” resounds in my brain and your words regrets are pointless emotions ring true. I’m learning and thank you for this piece of wisdom
Lorella D'Cruz
Posted at 19:23h, 16 NovemberBeautiful poem! Like Lalita, I was struck by the line “Regrets are really pointless emotions.” Indeed they are! I confess I have spent more time than I should on empty regrets which get one nowhere in the end.
Ornella Vecchio
Posted at 12:26h, 17 NovemberYour “Flock of Words” resonates deeply with preparing for Advent. Your words are full of comfort and hope. Thank you Viola.
Maria Lobo
Posted at 09:59h, 18 NovemberMany thanks, Viola, for inspiring us to move forward from “pointless regrets” of “What If” and “If Only”…….”endless waves of negativity” (a quote from your amazing “So What” poem)……….to the God-sustaining and “luminous”…”whispers of hope”……WOW!!! May you continue “to shine like the sun,” blissfully aware that our dear, loving God is “holding you in the palm of HIS hand!”