Homage

Forgive me,
For my lack of courage;
that I failed to reach out.

For not knowing any better - for being downright foolish;
Drowned in my own askew, self-conceited worries.

For never being present;
Neither in flesh, nor in spirit.

Forgive me,
for not doing more,
for doing nothing at all.


For not being able to grasp,
the meaning of responsibility and sacrifice,
and ultimately, the meaning of,
unconditional love.


Forgive me,
for realising everything,
a tad too late.

With love, respect, longing,
Yours truly.