Regrets

I'm sorry more I did care, I had a chance while you were here. It's just that I was unaware, I never saw you shed a tear. I did not know you had been hurt, You always seemed right to me. But when you said, "I feel like dirt." I sensed something I could not see. That left a hole for you inside, A wound for life to feel alone. Because someone could not abide, A sin for which you could atone. Despite your wound you handled it well, All obligations that you bare. You cared for me that i could tell, I know there wanted to be more. Had you taught me what i know now. I could have tried harder. I would just take a bow. We will be much more than friends. I washed you, dressed you, helped you shave. When we went out i helped you walk. I helped you see things. But through it all we did not talk. If I could do it all again I'd hug you at least twice a day. I would try more to ease your pain. "I love you," is the least I'd say. My memory of your last night Is comfort for which i am glad. I held your hand, time to aid your "fight" I said, "You did a great job Dad." God bless and goodnight.