Could have, should have, would have

“Could have”, “should have”, “would have” are

Mischief-makers in my life, these three

Whatever I do, they never are far

Bringing me regret and misery.

They keep me chained to my past

Cloud my reason and objectivity

Prevent me from recovering fast

From errors made unknowingly.

Events that in the past transpired

They have disappeared forever

Learning from the past I aspire

To make my present and future better.

“Should do”, “can do”, “will do”

Should replace the monsters old

This shall be my mantra new-

Improvements for me the future shall hold.

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