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I Shouldn't Have Regrets I'm Told

by Elizabeth Van Cleve (May 18, 1982)

How did it feel to be angry with me?

I only know how it felt to be angry with you

I've seen how you acted when you were angry with me

It was me I didn't notice how I acted toward you

I think it would be easier if my heart were all gold

I wouldn't do these things I'm sorry for

But, I shouldn't have regrets, I'm told

It isn't easy to forgive myself all the more

I hurt you so much

And you hurt me

It scared me, we were losing touch

of what was meant to be

We were so sure it was right

You said you'd never leave me

I loved you with all my might

Us break up? that we'd never see

Yet, here I am without you here

I feel so isolated

I just didn't appreciate you dear

I pray that I'm not hated

Why do I feel breaking up was my fault?

Was there something I could have done?

Rationally, I think not; it was no one's fault

Yet, I can't seem to accept what's done is done

I regret those problems I made

The times I didn't listen to you

I regret the games I played

by withholding "I love you"

I shouldn't have regrets, I'm told

but I can't help wishing things had worked out

I still love you and now feel so cold

Another perfect relationship isn't something I'll find again, I doubt