My Character Poem by NAYYAR SHABBIR AHMAD

I regret what I said
the moment that I said it
Had I waited and thought about it
it would have been great
Wouldn't it?

I feel bad
and real sad
I'd gladly take it back
if I could
But, there's no point
in regretting it
Because unfortunately
words once spoken can't be unspoken

I could swear to myself
that henceforth I'd think
before saying anything

But, that would mean
that I wasn't being
true to the real me
And, I would rather
briefly get myself
Into hot water
than change
my character one iota