I'm Sorry

I'm sorry I was too young,
to understand,
that he was abusing you for years.

I'm sorry I couldn't be there,
when he broke the door down,
and violated you, in your own home.

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you,
when he beat you up,
and left you to die, more than once.

I'm sorry you had to look over your shoulder,
for years,
just in case he came after you.

I'm sorry that justice,
gave him a slap on the wrist.

I'm sorry you had to move away from your family,
to escape the pressure,
of possibly seeing him again.

I'm sorry you ever had to meet him,

he made your life a personal hell.
I'm sorry you were judged,
because of his actions.

I'm sorry if I ever get thrown in jail for murder,
because I crossed his path.

I'm sorry I took you for granted