It took a long time
For the tears to come
To recognize there was
Nothing to forgive
Nothing to resent
That the weakness that hurt
Was buried in confused love
Trying not to drown,
In unfulfilled hopes, dreams
And the expectations
All those expectations
That dead weight
Pulling you down
And as you thrashed and flailed
and postured to escape
You hurt with no intent
The innocent who loved you
And in doing so
Failed yet again.
And now with time and distance
I can see that, feel that
And find myself with tears
Finally, at your passing.