Caged Bird

Have you done anything that you wish you hadn't? If you are a regular person, the answer would be a resounding yes. All of us have regrets. 

Regret can leave us with a myriad of emotions that is difficult to sort out. If the situation is irreversible, there's nothing we can do but move on. 

Which leaves us with the question- how do we manage regret? Acknowledge that no one is perfect. We are all fallible, to agreater or lesser degree, and will make errors. 

Then, find a way to make amends if possible. Making this effort can go some way, at least, to rebuilding relationships. 

Finally, seek support, especially from those we have inadvertently hurt. Let them know that you value them, no matter the situation. 

Blue bird

Wings clipped and trapped

Flies into golden cage

Gilded, adorned with flecks of jade

So lured

The bird

Chirping loudly

Realises the folly

Of the lure of bejewelled cage

Laments

Small bird

Sits quiet in cage

Knows its fate is to stay

Within the golden, gilded walls

A pet

Old bird

In the next cage

Tells him to take chance to

Devour the little worms given

Daily

Blue bird

Chews worms with joy

Succulent and constant

Insect feast not available

Elsewhere.