4/25/2004

When
I said
I was sorry
that
I could not be
the person
you
wanted me
to be
my apology
was sincere
for
I saw
how
deeply disappointed
you were
but
did not mean
in returning
the
ring of keys
I had
on loan
to
make you regret
I had ever
been born
and hope
you will
be able to
forgive me
some day.