FEELINGS I HAVE KNOWN

I haven't the time for regrets,

but regrets I have.

I haven't the time for scorched memories,

but scorched memories I have.

I haven't the time for ill feelings,

but ill feelings I have.

Broken, beat and scarred I am.

Nothing to give.

Nothing to take.

A failure am I.

I haven't the time for my tears,

but my tears fall.

I haven't the time for my pain,

but pain I feel.

I haven't the time for hurt,

but hurt I am.

Broken, beat and scarred I am.

Nothing to give.

Nothing to take.

A failure am I.

SCOTT DAVID BUCKLEY