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Janie's Regret

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LOOKING TO LEARN ALL ABOUT CAKING? CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A STUDENT. Terms and Conditions. Janie reflects back with anger and regret on the way Nanny's fears and concerns ended up limiting Janie's opportunities. First, she married Logan, in whom she was not interested at all. Then, she married Jody believing it was a path to something bigger. However, Janie now knows that her life with Jody will be equally limited.

i feel awkward
because it's been so long
since i've been near you.
i've missed you too;
i think about you every day.
But i've messed up;
i've done a lot of things
that i regret.
it's okay, child.
i forgive you.
Janie

i don't understand
i turn away,
i ignore you ...
i'm still here

Janey Cutler No Regrets


right beside you.
i try to live without you
even though i know deep inside
that you're still a part of me.
you don't have to make yourself lovable;
i love you how you are.
even after everything I've done,

Janie's Regrets


and everything that has happened,
would it offend you if i called you bizarre?
i am bizarre;
more so than you'll ever know.
this may seem strange,
but could I please ask you
to hold me, for a little while?
my child, i've been waiting for you
with outstretched arms.
(pp. 93-4; Dangerous Wonder)



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