The coffee grounds spilled into the brew.

The dishes were not washed in time.

Those are the things that matter to you.

(Not that I made it home safe.)

I forgot to add cinnamon to the pie.

I changed the garbage, but not in time.

I went hungry while you got high.

(Did I mention I got another “A”?)

But I stumbled again, and fear for you to know.

Please remember that,

Softness is to anger what rain brings to snow.

So melt my heart with loving words of reproach.

I know this is something you cannot do.

But let me have this moment to hope,

That you could show kindness and love,

Not leave me hanging from a word-noosed rope.