Wish I knew

Once again I failed
I didn't see you at all
I got caught up in me
Now it's a hard fall

It's a long way down
Will you forgive me
I wish I'd payed attention
But blinded, I didn't see

I speak before I think
More than I ever should
The consequences burn
More than anything could

A bird without direction
No inner compass to guide
Can you still help me
It's a long bumpy ride

I promise from now on
To look before I walk
I promise to listen more
Before I begin to talk

I promise to help you
Before I ask the same
The only question left to ask
Is will you still stay?

To My Friend...who puts up with me so often. Thanks!