I'M Sorry
The earthly pain you endured
Grew twofold every day
My pleas to God for mercy
Were seemingly unheard
When you fretted over nothing
I knew it wasn’t you
My inner voice kept telling me
“There’s nothing you can do”
Beseeching me with haunting eyes
Open yet not seeing
Where did you go those many times
When your perception was fleeting
Oh, if I could have brushed your brow
Restored your mind alert
Cut your body’s stinging chains
Releasing you from hurt
I let you down and bear the shame
Fear turned my head away
When I should have done much more
I leave myself to blame
Your memory is stained
By the cowardice I showed
You needed me to help you
But my selfish heart was pained
Pray hear me now dear Mother
If you’re looking over me
I never meant to snub you
It just broke my heart to see
Your slowly fading essence
Struggling through the pain
The journey taken unto God
And leave this mortal plane
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
