Sincerely.

I cannot believe that I wasn't there for you when you were feeling so low.

That I didn't support your goals or cheer you on.

I'm so sorry that I didn't insist that you are enough--even if perfection is unachievable,

but that what you provide is absolutely close enough.

I wish I had looked at your face and always seen beauty,

kindness,

expertise and competence.

But when I look at the eyes staring back at me from the cold glass,

I see the tears tremble there.

As the wetness hits my face my guilt and sorrow consume me.