May 1985

my friend

I am sorry

I’ve done you wrong

unknowing

unthinking

without awareness

I’ve hurt you

something I thought was you

was not

it was worse

it was me

please

take this hand of mine

black though it be

and forgive me

that I may start anew

take this stain from my heart

and let me live

free

from my awful burden

please

To an old friend, in apology

for all I’ve done, or not done