Do not shed tears

(Villanelle)

Do not shed tears when dreams have not come true.

And don’t regret those moments that are lost.

Regret stops heart from knowing what to do.

Forget the times when doubts were seeping through

And you were fearful that you could not trust.

Do not shed tears when dreams have not come true.

Your lover’s words and promises to you,

They sounded precious but came at a cost.

Regret stop hearts from knowing what to do.

You looked for happiness, for both of you

And learned, too late, you had to readjust.

Do not shed tears when dreams have not come true.

You wanted more from him than he could do.

His own guilt grew and led to deep mistrust.

Regret prevents a heart from what to do.

Now you have tasted sorrow and loss, too.

But keep those memories of happy days.

Do not shed tears when dreams have not come true.

Regret stops hearts from knowing what to do.