gentle sorrow

 
sadness cradles me within
in my sacred vow I am lonely
I keen on the winds
humility the only company I keep

I am aware of my failings
they are too great too bear
I lift them skyward
and ask that I be altered
I am admonished,
my shortcomings make me uniquely human

sorrow follows me closely,
shadowing my steps
she watches on intently
with her companion regret
silent children I've born into being

within my hope the storm is gathering
I feel the tears flooding inside me