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Guilt


Hurtful words spoken unthinkingly and being forgiven for them;
A refusal to share, accepted gracefully, and discovering the need after it no longer exists;
Blind ignorance of injury inflicted while having fun but not receiving complaints;
Knowing that no amount of kindness and wisdom now will compensate for the pettiness and follies of then
Knowing that time once lost never returns
Knowing that none of ‘those’ actions can be undone
Ever

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Swapnali said…
A refusal to share, accepted gracefully, and discovering the need after it no longer exists;
Reminds me of a Hindi line from a song: "Itne tarase ki pyas bhi na rahi" :)

Truth hurts.
Seema Smile said…
Since the past cannot be changed, good deeds in the present and future will eventually dull painful memories. Remember, everything is predestined and whatever happens, happens for the best.
The Wanderer said…
@ Swapnali: Yes truth hurts ! And its a line from "tere dar par sanam chale aaye"...

@ Seema: You are right...I usually put it down to learning...I say, I am what I am today because of what I did and didn't do before...so, well, it's OK...but sometimes, memories gush out like lava...and it bothers for a while...then I am reminded by somebody (or on occasion, by myself) that whatever happens, happens for the best...and I'm alright again :)

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