Y : Youth & Regret #AtoZChallenge2020

The dreams of the youth are the regrets of maturity 

~ Tim Curry, English Actor & Singer

Extended lockdown period is also about to get over on 3rd May 2020, and many of us in red zone districts are not sure about its further extension. While everyone in my social circle is making efforts to stay positive, some have faced few moments of anxiety and in some cases moments of regret too. Regrets which cloud our peaceful existence in idle moments! Regrets which we shouldn't carry into our old age / maturity! This led me to a poem, I had written on a whim in 2016, but never shared it with anyone. It is the job of a novice. But I didn't want to regret later, that I never shared it on my blog. 

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Poem : Youth & Regret

I remember my harum-scarum youth,

When I kissed you in the school booth.

I remember the freckle on your face,

Getting you in my arms was no less than a chase.

I remember the day, when we took different routes,

You forgot me completely, but I missed you in bouts.

I remember the years where worth remembering happened nothing,

I got lot of action but stopped feeling a thing.

I remember getting married and having a grown up son,

It was too late when I realized, you were the one. 

Today, I am alone on my death bed,

Looking back on my life, some tears I just shed.

I wonder where you are and what you are doing,

I wish I hadn't slapped you that day, it was my undoing. 

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My theme for this year's #AtoZchallenge is Lock-down Blues. I intend to write and talk about how I deal with it, what it inspires me to read or watch or any aspect of it which fascinates me. You can read the theme reveal post here. 

Previous Challenges : Letter Y

2017: Yumdude

2018: Yes and No - The success mantra

2019: Yash Chopra's cliches - Hindi Films / Bollywood