Regret

This was prompted by a very good friend of mine.  I have regrets, big hairy ones, that lurk in the past waiting to pounce too, then these words came....

Regret

Do you know regret?
she is quiet during hours of day
when responsibilities must be met
they help to keep her voice at bay
but the night! oh! the night!
when silence does quietly fall
she begins to wield her weapon with might
reminding tired soul of choices all
that have been made so wrong
decisions that turned life sour
in regret a soul to find no rest for long
as chased hour upon hour
seeking a place rare
where regret cannot follow
run into My strong fortress, comes in on air
soul obeys, meets a gentle: hello
I'm glad in Me you chose to hide
I've longed to say your regret I'll take
if you remain by My side
I spin beauty with regret for My glory's sake
yes, decisions were made, some bad
but you asked and I forgave
let truth come heal soul so sad
your life I've redeemed, did save
now watch what I can do with regret!
a snip here, a tuck there
and wisdom now you get
let your mind find rest in My care
knowing with regret you need not live
accept my love, healing with gentleness
beauty for ashes I truly give
as through regret I can bless.

{hugs}
Shea