Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Very smart using a NaPoWriMo 2024 entry for a contest entry. Yes, we often have regrets of words not said. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I want to wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2024

Thank you, Barbara.

Comment from Sallyo

Excellent

Double dipping! I like it. I wish I'd thought of doing that. Anyway, I like the emotion and regret you packed into this short (very short) piece and congrats on hitting the finishing tape running.

 Comment Written 07-May-2024

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reply by the author on 07-May-2024

Thanks so much.

Comment from June Sargent

Exceptional

I enjoyed the imagery of missed opportunities being cast as phantoms disappearing into the night. Makes one realize we must seize the day. Well said!

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024

Thank you, June. I really appreciate your comments and the six stars!

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Those "would have" and "could have" words and deeds can still haunt us long afterwards. Great contest entry that includes the addressing of a loved one. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024

Thanks, Helen.

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

Your poem has a sense of longing and melancholy. For me it evoked a feeling of missed opportunities. I thought your word choices were excellent. Especially "phantoms in the night".

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024

Thanks, Michael. I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from Nicki Nance

Excellent

Beautifully presented and representative of so many opportunities found and lost in a short moment with a long memory. Maybe regret has its place in the grand scheme if past regrets become future cautionary tales.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024

Thanks so much for your review, Nicki.