Tomorrow May Be Too Late
Please don't Wait33 total reviews
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Always so much guilt and regret when loved ones die. I still fell guilty about my mom and we didn't have any problems, just wish I'd spent more time with here. She was a great lady. I hope you can forgive yourself. I'm sure he knew you loved him. Hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Always so much guilt and regret when loved ones die. I still fell guilty about my mom and we didn't have any problems, just wish I'd spent more time with here. She was a great lady. I hope you can forgive yourself. I'm sure he knew you loved him. Hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Roxanna, you are so very sweet. You sound like me with my mom. At least I knew that she was dying and spent every minute in hospitals and dr appts with her, and my husband and young children didn't mind as it was so I wouldn't have to go thru the guilt later. She was only in her fifties when Pancreatic cancer took her, but like you, I miss her like crazy. Just as I do my brother. This was a lot harder to write than what I thought it was going to be.
Thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. My thoughts are with you too as you are reminded of how much you miss your mom. And thanks a million for the gracious six stars. It is so appreciated, my dear friend.
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Raul, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be, as revisiting is hard. So I thank you again, my dear friend.
Comment from Paul Manton
The emotion of remorse is very strong. It can blot out the sun for the whole of your life! Here the writer, while bewailing the death which he feels he caused, is interlaced with a kind of chorus - perhaps said to himself, or another third party (perhaps a girl who won't commit) - but the juxtaposition of longing and remorse is very powerful.
The theme of the young accident or suicide victim runs deep in popular American culture (especially in the music) and here the writer's younger brother dies still unforgiven for past wrongs. That this was never resolved is a bleeding wound that will not heal.
The writer finishes with a plea to the unknown partner to commit to love, before it is 'too late'. The poem is tragic and poignant. The message clear.
Well written.
Paul
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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The emotion of remorse is very strong. It can blot out the sun for the whole of your life! Here the writer, while bewailing the death which he feels he caused, is interlaced with a kind of chorus - perhaps said to himself, or another third party (perhaps a girl who won't commit) - but the juxtaposition of longing and remorse is very powerful.
The theme of the young accident or suicide victim runs deep in popular American culture (especially in the music) and here the writer's younger brother dies still unforgiven for past wrongs. That this was never resolved is a bleeding wound that will not heal.
The writer finishes with a plea to the unknown partner to commit to love, before it is 'too late'. The poem is tragic and poignant. The message clear.
Well written.
Paul
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Hi Paul. It told in my notes, but maybe it isn't real clear as this poem was much harder to write than I initially thought. All of the two line verses are actually a plea to the reader, not to let this kind of emotions keep you from telling your loved ones that you love them. I see it too often and I had dealt with some heavy stuff from my brother, who I had always been close to, so I didn't want to be fooled again by a lie. Well instead he was in an accident and was killed. And I never had the chance to tell him how much I did love him. Still I cannot write the words without tears. And it has been 15 years since he left us.
So thank you so much for your kind words dear Paul. I appreciate it so very much. And I am the sister, and have forgiven, but too late. (Choking tears back)
Thanks again, my friend.
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Thank you.
I am so sorry.
You have to forgive yourself.
God certainly understands and forgives you.
Paul
Comment from LJbutterfly
You can hear the pain and sincere regret in the emotional words of this poem. The message is powerful. Forgiveness most helps the person holding the grudge, and forgiveness pleases God. You have effectively communicated this beautifully in rhyme. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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You can hear the pain and sincere regret in the emotional words of this poem. The message is powerful. Forgiveness most helps the person holding the grudge, and forgiveness pleases God. You have effectively communicated this beautifully in rhyme. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Lorraine, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be, as revisiting is hard. Losing siblings is really hard, as you all too well know. So I thank you again, my dear friend.
Comment from RainbewLatte
Wow. This poem is as lovely and heartfelt as it is heartbreaking.
Say I love you.
Don't wait.
Tomorrow may just be too late.
It is as if you have more than one running line for it to also feel like the same story
But. yeah. the uncertainties of what life holds
and what might be in store for tomorrow
plagued with unpredictabilities
I guess it's hard to know
Thanks for taking the time to share. And good luck with the contest!
It is definitely a flurry of emotions
A poem well done.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Wow. This poem is as lovely and heartfelt as it is heartbreaking.
Say I love you.
Don't wait.
Tomorrow may just be too late.
It is as if you have more than one running line for it to also feel like the same story
But. yeah. the uncertainties of what life holds
and what might be in store for tomorrow
plagued with unpredictabilities
I guess it's hard to know
Thanks for taking the time to share. And good luck with the contest!
It is definitely a flurry of emotions
A poem well done.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Rainbew, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So I thank you again, my dear friend.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This is a well done poem about regret and not forgiving and haw it effects your future. I like the bits of wisdom in each rhyming couplet.
Sorry for your loss.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Hi
This is a well done poem about regret and not forgiving and haw it effects your future. I like the bits of wisdom in each rhyming couplet.
Sorry for your loss.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Joan, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So I thank you again, my dear friend.
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You are most kindly welcome.
Joan
Comment from Eleri
I presume that the emotion that you have picked is guilt as that certainly shines through in this poem. The repetition is good as is the rhyming and the poem reads well when read out loud.
I wish you al the best in the contest
Eleri
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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I presume that the emotion that you have picked is guilt as that certainly shines through in this poem. The repetition is good as is the rhyming and the poem reads well when read out loud.
I wish you al the best in the contest
Eleri
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Eleri, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So I thank you again, my dear friend.
Comment from Sally Law
Lovely, heart touching poem, poet friend. Indeed, we need to say these three powerful words every day. They're life changing when we do; regretted when we withhold them.
Beautifully penned and illustrated for this prompt.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law :)) XOs
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Lovely, heart touching poem, poet friend. Indeed, we need to say these three powerful words every day. They're life changing when we do; regretted when we withhold them.
Beautifully penned and illustrated for this prompt.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law :)) XOs
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Sally, I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was so much harder than I thought it would be. And thanks a million for your gracious six stars. It is so appreciated, my sweet and dear friend.
Comment from Eric Langford1
I love your poem as tomorrow is ALWAYS too late ! A lesson for us all. The poem is presented beautifully too. Thanks. I will be searching for more of your poetry.
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I love your poem as tomorrow is ALWAYS too late ! A lesson for us all. The poem is presented beautifully too. Thanks. I will be searching for more of your poetry.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Eric, Thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was so much harder than I thought it would be after all of these years. I almost felt like it had just happened again.
And thanks a million for your gracious six stars. It is so appreciated, my dear friend.
Comment from royowen
This is tragic dear friend, it's such a tragedy, I know that folk who leave short accounts are the wise ones, but sometimes it's just simply difficult to let resentment go, but that accident did not leave you with the opportunity.to truly reconcile. It's obviously a blind contest, but I think I know who this is, but tribulation makes a better person of us, your humility is obvious, beautifully written, good luck DG, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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This is tragic dear friend, it's such a tragedy, I know that folk who leave short accounts are the wise ones, but sometimes it's just simply difficult to let resentment go, but that accident did not leave you with the opportunity.to truly reconcile. It's obviously a blind contest, but I think I know who this is, but tribulation makes a better person of us, your humility is obvious, beautifully written, good luck DG, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Roy, so you think you know who I am? LOL, As much as I try, I just can't fool some of my friends on here. (Big Smile) I thank you so very much for your compassionate review and kind words. This was actually a lot harder than I thought it would be.
So I thank you again, my dear friend.
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Bless you