I was sorry -
 it did not matter
if I apologized
For there was no undoing,
 decisions beyond
forgiveness had been sized

It made me sad -
 but sadder still was
the lost opportunity
Now neither of us will ever know
 what could have come
between you and me

"Regrets Only"
 the invitation said
as if I had any choice
My s'il vous plait
 went silent
no response expected no voice

I was sorry -
 it did not matter
if I apologized
My chest aches
 my words pale
my eyes tears I dried

"Regrets Only"
 the invitation said
as if I had any choice

9/17/23