Dear whoever,
I’m sorry.

I’m sorry for the lies. For the fiction carved by lips, for the fables dripping from teeth.

I’m sorry for the fists and the cheeks and the necks and the bruises and the broken bottles. For the violence exploding from the pit of my stomach. The locusts ripping from my throat.

I’m sorry for the scripture. You see, these palms are prophecies. This tongue is a bible. I spit psalms and verses and watch as you burn.

I’m sorry for being an Icarus. I'm sorry you cannot be a Daedalus.

I’m sorry fro assuming you need an apology. I’m sorry for apologizing with blood. I’m sorry for gagging up words left over from previous apologies. I’m sorry you’re not good enough.

I’m sorry for making you the villain. I’m sorry for being a wolf in girl’s clothing. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. My god I am sorry.

I’m sorry I say sorry too much. I’m sorry this is selfish.

Dear whoever,
I’m sorry.