Later

The apology that I existed
purely to await
flowed from your lips
with such ease
once I finally
conceded to the fact
that it would never come
And I ask myself
why I accepted it so graciously
after such harsh treatment
But in deeper thought
I take pride in my grace
throughout such treatment
Besides, revenge was really never my goal
I only wished that your ignorance be cured
allowing you sight of the equality
in our flaws
in our worth
Perhaps, it has been
Perhaps, not
But for the present, we speak as friends
And I am at least under the impression
that you value my character
and that I am worth your time
For that, I am grateful
As so for the strength that I gained
in your viciousness

08/21/03

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