Mistakes I'Ve Made Poem by Ray Southworth

Thoughts of the past haunt my mind,
Reminds me of my failures during my time,
I tried my best to no avail,
Life was lost and I have failed.

Wishing to go back in time,
And make myself right in my mind,
To show the love my children so desired,
But my mind and body so tired.

My failures as a Father and a Man,
Doomed me to a life I cannot stand,
The daily thoughts and torture is the only way,
To punish myself for the mistakes I’ve made.

I sit alone and deep in thought,
Remembering what I lost.
I keep my sorrow and anger deep within,
And prevent myself from starting again.

Tomorrow is another day,
Of hopes and dreams to be made,
But to me it’s just another day,
To remind me of the mistakes I’ve made.