Meant To Murmur 'merci' Poem by John Sensele

I meant to tell my lady sorry
For pains and indiscretions to which I've been prone
But she dismissed me. ‘Don't worry! '
Left her feeling alone like a deflated drone.

I meant to tell my lady thanks
For kindnesses and kisses to which I've been privy
But she dismissed me. ‘No time for your pranks! '
Left her feeling frightened like an insipid ivy.

I meant to tell my lady kudos
For the patience and tolerance for my neglect
But she dismissed me. ‘Force! '
Left her feeling like a penguin without synergies to select.

I meant to tell my lady honey
For the bliss she'd given me
But she dismissed me. ‘Money! '
Left her feeling like a boisterous bee.