I'm sorry I wasn't always there  
To lighten every carried heavy burden. 
To maybe wash away your tears of pain 
Remove that vail of life's dark and drawn curtain. 
 
To hold and rock you when needed in my arms 
Tell you everythings going to be alright.  
To sit beside your bed and pray 
At the hospital that last pain-filled night.  
 
I tried to be the best I could for you 
While you were in my life.  
Asking God to spare taking you from me 
Taking you, from me your loving wife.  
 
Hope you knew how much that I loved you  
Even if we didn't get to say our last, 'Goodbye.' 
But know my dear you will always live in my heart 
Until I am with you one day by your side.
Linda Winchell
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sorry-i-wasn-t-there/