Have you done anything that you wish you hadn’t? If you are a regular person, the answer would be a resounding yes. All of us have regrets.
Regret can leave us with a myriad of emotions that is difficult to sort out. If the situation is irreversible, there’s nothing we can do but move on.
Which leaves us with the question- how do we manage regret? Acknowledge that no one is perfect. We are all fallible, to agreater or lesser degree, and will make errors.
Then, find a way to make amends if possible. Making this effort can go some way, at least, to rebuilding relationships.
Finally, seek support, especially from those we have inadvertently hurt. Let them know that you value them, no matter the situation.
Blue bird
Wings clipped and trapped
Flies into golden cage
Gilded, adorned with flecks of jade
So lured
The bird
Chirping loudly
Realises the folly
Of the lure of bejewelled cage
Laments
Small bird
Sits quiet in cage
Knows its fate is to stay
Within the golden, gilded walls
A pet
Old bird
In the next cage
Tells him to take chance to
Devour the little worms given
Daily
Blue bird
Chews worms with joy
Succulent and constant
Insect feast not available
Elsewhere.
The Getting Literal Writing Alcove 