Apologetic Compromise

How many times can I apologize

To make you accept what I've done

I know words will never be enough

To calm you down.

You expect more from me

That I be there for you

It just never seems enough.

I feel guilty as I leave

And each moment that I'm gone.

I doubt my every decision

Is this one also wrong?

But I have many priorities

All important to me

So I'll satisify myself with a compromise

Since I am where I need to be.

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written 2012