my dear self,
I'm sorry for the times you struggled, hands trembling,
Yet reached out to aid others, selflessly giving,
I'm sorry I didn't give you time to mend,
As you tended their wounds, your own still bled.
You smiled through pain, concealing hurt,
Laughing on the outside, while inside, inert,
I'm sorry you poured your heart, time, and care,
Into those who didn't reciprocate or share.
For every tear you shed in silence's embrace,
With no one asking why or offering solace,
I'm sorry I didn't notice the weight you bore,
The burdens you carried, the hurts you wore.
I should have loved you as you truly deserved,
Cherished your spirit, your heart preserved,
Forgive me for not showing you love's embrace,
For not being there, providing a safe place.
Let's heal together, and from this moment on,
I promise to love you, from dusk till dawn,
You're worthy of love, compassion, and grace,
In your journey ahead, I'll be your embrace.