Forgive me for my absence, friend.
The dark was kept from me.
The light was blinding.
Forgive me for my absence, friend.
And for arriving too late.
Forgive me for doubting, friend.
My wine was not cut.
The water too sweet.
Forgive me for doubting, friend.
And for loving the lie too well.
Forgive me for wishing, friend.
My heart was too burdened.
My hands bound too tight.
Forgive me for wishing, friend.
And for ignoring the price to pay.
Forgive me for my betrayal, friend.
The lies were too comforting.
The pain was too distracting.
Forgive me for my betrayal, friend.
And for living long after your death.