In the heat of the moment, I spoke without care
My words cut deep, and I'm deeply aware
Of the pain I caused, the hurt I've made
And for that, I'm truly, deeply sorry, I've strayed
My heart aches with regret, my soul feels the weight
Of the mistake I made, the hurt I've created in fate
I wish I could turn back time, take back what I said
But all I can do is apologize, and hope that you'll forgive me instead
You deserve so much better, kindness, love, and respect
And I promise to strive for that, to correct
My mistakes, to learn from them, to grow and be more
To earn back your trust, your love, and your heart, forevermore
Please forgive me, I know I don't deserve it
But I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive my mistake, to forget
The hurt I caused, and see the love I truly feel
For you, my dear, my heart beats only for you, and it's real
I know I let you down, and for that, I'm truly sorry
I realize now that my words were thoughtless and hollow
I should have been more considerate, more kind and more wise
But I was blind to the hurt I'd cause, and now I realize
The weight of my mistake, the depth of your pain
And I want you to know that I'll do everything to regain
Your trust, your love, and your respect, I'll work every day
To be the person you deserve, in every way
I'll listen more and speak less, I'll think before I act
I'll be more considerate, more kind, and more fact
I'll be the rock you need, the shelter from life's storm
I'll be the safe haven where you can always be warm
Please give me another chance, a chance to make it right
A chance to prove my love, to shine with all my might
I promise to be more mindful, more thoughtful, and more kind
To be the love you deserve, the love that's always on your mind
As I look to the future, I see a brighter day
A day where love and trust have chased the pain away
A day where we can laugh and love, and live without fear
A day where our hearts are light, and our love is clear
I promise to be patient, to understand and to care
To be the love that you deserve, to be always there
Through every up and down, through every high and low
I'll be the rock that holds you, the love that forever glows
So let's take this step together, into a brighter day
A day where love and trust have chased the pain away
And as we walk hand in hand, I'll whisper in your ear
"I'm sorry" once again, and "I love you" always near.
©bamidele
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