'Forgive Me' Poem by Roy M Roi

That's what you said last time
And the time before
-'Forgive me, it will never happen again'
And I do just that; letting it all go


I think I'll be a shameless fool
To accept another 'forgive me' for the sake of us:
In the hope of making five strides in progression
Only to take six other bold ones in retrogression!

Please don't plead again
Pocket that facade of remorse
Let you not use it in trick
To worm yourself back to me in staged guilt

I'm running out of fingers and toes
Counting the chains of 'forgive me'
I risk dying out of breath should I repeat 'forgive me'
I fear my generosity will mock me publicly should I hear one more 'forgive me'

Keep it
Because that's your religion
Do anything you please now
You are as free as a bird
Have you time and have your fun
I promise not to feel offended
But just never say
-'Forgive me'