Regret

For every time that you felt weak

I wish that I had kissed your cheek

For every time I saw your tears

I wish that I had chased your fears

For every time you stared at me blankly

I wish that I hadn't spoken so frankly

For every time you made me sad

I should have realised that you felt bad

For every time you broke my heart

I should have imagined that we were apart

For every time you let me down

I shouldn't have enabled you to drown

Everyone says I did my best

but I cannot settle I cannot rest

In hindsight I guess it's easy to say

That maybe I could have made you stay

Without you I must go along

Always pretending to be strong

Life will always be a test

Until, after death, you can put my mind to rest...