REMORSE

Why did you doubt your heart 
I really did care for you
Even though turbulent times 
Lasted longer than they should have

Funny how the tides have turned 
Me acting the fool and being cruel 
And you my love 
Staying the course being faithful 

It took a while for reality to kiss my mind 
And maturity to seize my heart 
Causing your patience grow weak 
And your trust in me to failed

The voice of another called out to you
In the time of compounded questions 
Without answers 
And you embraced the appeal instead of me

Now here I stand mature but alone 
I had stayed too long in the arms of the night
Seeking a fallen star 
When you my guiding light 
Were always there as the sun in my face

My heart said sorry a little too late 
My mind repented but in your absence 
I longed to hold you in the safety of my arms
But to this day they remain empty
Because of my immaturity and shortsightedness 

But until my eyes closes its doors in eternal sleep 
Or my heartbeat escapes the confines of my chest 
I will forever live with this self inflicted curse 
Of a broken heart filled with remorse.

Wilford Barker.