To the 14 year old girl,
Who hung herself.
I offer guilt.
Endless anguish at my lack of action.
Had I been a better beast,
So much sooner.
To save you.

To the Logger Guru,
Dead from loneliness,
Hurt.
Who never knew love,
In the right kinds of ways.
I mourn your suffering.

A good man,
I looked up to you.
Appreciated your big heart,
Vibrant passion –
Desire to do good.
You died too soon.

To the family,
Dead in droves.
Scattered across my histories.
I apologize for not knowing you,
Before you went.

Tethered spirits,
Haunting me.
Give me strength.