I'm sorry for the times you felt so low,
When you helped others but your hands did shake,
I'm sorry I didn't let you take it slow,
While you patched them up, your wounds still ached.
You smiled even when it hurt inside,
Laughing to hide the pain you knew,
I'm sorry I didn't see the tears you cried,
Giving your all, though they gave back so few.
In silence, you wept yourself to sleep,
No one asked why or offered care,
I'm sorry I didn't notice, so deep,
The burdens you carried, too much to bear.
I should have loved you as you deserved,
Cherished your heart, given you more,
Forgive me for the love I reserved,
From now on, you're who I'll adore.