Regret

Chapter 2: Standing By

I regret just standing there.

I listened in and silently cried instead of helping you.

I know you excuse me because I was young.

But I refuse to excuse that mistake.

I may have been young, but you raised me right.

I knew I should have gotten help. I heard you yell.

I knew you fought back, but he was still bigger.

Every time he hurt you, my regret built up inside.

I listened to you cry afterwards. I wanted to go towards you but my feet wouldn't move.

Time goes on though.

I still continue to hold my head low.

The memories constantly flash before me. Reminding me of what I should have done.

But I promise eventually I won't run.

I'll stop being a coward.

It's been awhile since you've gotten away.

But still he continues to do it today. Not to you but to others.

I still see their bruises as well.

And one day I won't dwell.

I'll remember this regret and stop standing by.

I promise one day I won't just hide.

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~Bruised_warrior