Almost An Apology

Photo by Darya Sannikova

Pardon my glaring insecurities.

Forgive me for the words I speak

When you catch me talking in my sleep.

I beg you to pardon me,

My bad temper and jealousy.

I failed you when I crossed that sea.

Sorry for the fading romance.

I swear I just wanted a rosy chance,

But your spite killed me in a single glance.

I apologize for the lightning,

For running instead of fighting.

For convincing you I wasn’t hiding.

Pardon my teethless rage,

My seething sighs when I turn the page.

I should’ve never trapped you in that cage.

-Jackie