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Emma Steel's avatar

Regret is a shallow grave

we dig for ourselves

to make the past more bearable

because we can bury it

cover it with dirt

and visit the marker when we feel guilty

c.g. rae's avatar

i feel this in the bottom of my heart

Tina Rogers's avatar

Sometimes less is more, and this is perfect.

G. K. Allum's avatar

The economy of the line.

Fanen Chiahemen's avatar

It packs a punch, and the way it looks on the page -- as a block of text -- really works for it.

The Sawyer's Daughter's avatar

For some strange reason, this made me smile. Awesomeness! Well done.

G. K. Allum's avatar

I am glad that happened :)