oh sweet and gentle hearts keep true

 

   Trembling like a leaf, 

shivering, shivering, alarm,

    from my outstretched hand,

puffy scratches still prominent.  

    Terror breeds violence;  

I failed to heed your fear.

Should've known better. 
    But for once in my life
I had the upper hand. 

    I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, my sweet girl.

Could you forgive me?