Unseen Mistakes

I’m sorry for the times I failed

To see the hurt behind your eyes,

For words I spoke and then curtailed,

For silent wounds and hidden cries.

I never meant to cause you pain,

Or let my actions lead astray,

Sometimes my heart can’t quite explain

The things I do,

the words I say.

I walk the path of good intent,

Yet stumble blindly,

unaware

Regret arrives when time is spent,

And I am left with heavy care.

If I could turn the moments back,

And see with wisdom,

clear and true,

I’d mend the bridges that now crack,

And offer gentler words to you.

Please know I never meant to harm,

My faults were shadows,

not my will

I long to heal,

to bring you calm,

To learn,

to listen, and be still.

Forgive me for the wrong I’ve done,

For all I missed or did not see

I’m growing, changing,

one by one,

And hope you’ll still believe in me.