Trying to make amends for the hubris of these last years,
running toward while running away.
Resisting nostalgia of counterfeit rainbows
as the sky does not care what you hope.
Trying to bury the white winged raven of ego,
leaving these bogus lucifers aghast at the manifesto I produce,
detailing sorrow and regret in heaps on the surface.
Myriad examinations of decisions produce only weariness;
bought by arrogance, paid for with weeping.
Half-heartedly hitch hiking to Gilead
to leave my graceless soul penitent from now on.
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Author:
Dan Williams (
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- Published: August 5th, 2025 02:09
- Comment from author about the poem: Weary from soul searching, guilty of selfishness I keep finding there.
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 38
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Comments8
Loaded with great metaphors and allegory this poem speaks of regrets and attempts at penitence. With clever wording and good flow it speaks its message loudly. Nicely done
Loved this Dan
I think everyone could benefit from doing this at least once a year
Finding and admitting selfishness proves how honest a thorough you are in this exercise
Total respect
A lovely write, very relatable to many of us, the long and continued search for forgiving for our selfish acts, nicely expressed and written
This is a wonderful poem of self reflection. It is an giant step forward to be able to own the mistakes of the past, and in doing so find forgiveness for yourself. A fine and courageous write!
Our sense of self is usually our sense of others, one reflects the other. Most moving read๐๐ป๐๏ธ
Your poem explores themes of personal redemption, introspection, and the struggle against ego and past mistakes. It reflects the Poet's journey toward self-awareness, grappling with feelings of regret and the desire for atonement.
Superb work. Heartfelt.
do not give up however weary you feel - there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel
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