This apology is long overdue
I have done so wrong, so wrong by you
I apologize for every lie
I let you hear and believe
You are so much more than envious cries
Weaponized by insecure thieves
I apologize for the pain you took
I left you an open target
He fired hurt until you shook
And you apologized for starting it
I apologize for pushing away
All those who tried to help
The lifelong guides who fought to stay
You were forced to leave them on the shelf
I apologize for starving us
Of love, respect, and health
You only craved just enough
To live, think, and help
I apologize for giving up
On you and your miracle spirit
I let the chaos of simple luck
Make you hate life, even fear it
Most of all, I apologize
For the beatings that I, personally
Committed, in fear you’d rise
Too fast, too recklessly
I clipped your wings
And called you names
That burn and sting
And leave permanent stains
Beautiful self, Magical You,
This apology is long overdue
Lovely woman, let’s begin anew
I have done so wrong, so wrong by you