I'm sorry.
I tried my best.
I did all I could.

You were falling
And I gave you my parachute
And when that didn't work,
I gave you my wings too.

You were sinking,
And I helped you kick harder,
Taught you how to swim.

You touched the surface - finally
Then lost your strength
And were sinking again.

But this time your dragged me down too.
And I couldn't help.

I'm sorry.
It doesn't sound like much,
But I am.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more.
I'm sorry I couldn't be strong enough to kick for us both.

I'm sorry I wasn't what you needed.
I'm sorry I'm not good enough.
I'm sorry I left you sinking.
I'm sorry I left you alone.

I'm sorry I was just me.

I'm sorry.
I'm so, so sorry.