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I'm Sorry

By Nate Paul

I'm sorry

I'm not perfect,

I really try to be.

 

I'm sorry

I get so wrapped up in presenting myself well

that I forget to patiently and intently listen.

 

I'm sorry

I get frustrated with you

but I'm so scared of confrontation

that I don't try to reconcile.

 

I'm sorry

I expect you to do what I cannot.

 

I'm sorry

I'm not able to live-up

to my own expectations.

 

I'm sorry

for setting my expectations so high.

 

I'm sorry

that I doubt my own abilities

so much

that I'm afraid to lead.

 

I'm sorry

for keeping quiet,

for holding back my wisdom and insight,

for letting you walk alone.

 

I'm sorry

I've doubted your ability

to love me

despite my faults and mistakes.

 

I’m sorry

for not telling you

I love you.

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