NICOLE WHITMAN
This is to say
I have touched
the sun
that was
on the horizon
and which
you were probably
saving
for sunrise
Forgive me
It was rejuvenating
This is to say
I have slept with
your son
that was
in the bedroom
and which
you were probably
saving
for marriage
Forgive me
He was amazing
SEAN NEWELL
This is just to say
I have killed
The insect
That was living
In our room
The insect which
you were probably
saving for Christ
Forgive me,
It was enjoyabl
This is just to say
I have left
The stove on
That is in
The kitchen
The stove
Which will probably
Now start a fire in the house
Forgive me
It was just so useful
At the time
KATHRYN CHUN
This is to say
I have not done
my dishes
that were stacked
On top of
The bedside table
And which is likely health hazardous
You were probably
Saving that space
For your late night book
Forgive me
They were dirty and I was lazy
This is to say
I have received
The card
That was sent by you
On Christmas
The card was for your mom
And which
You were probably
Saving for her
Forgive me for the message was loving
And the picture was cool
IMAN HABEL
This is to say
I have heard
the duf
that was in your studio
and which
you were probably
saving for Eid
Forgive me
they it was
melodious,
tuney and unresistable
This is to say
I have seen
the flowers
that were on your table
and which
you were probably
saving for the
surprise
Forgive me for
they were
colorful
beautiful
and attractive
KATY RYAN
This is just to say
I have stolen
Your favorite sweater
That was in
Your closet
And which
You will probably
Need
In tomorrow’s cold
Forgive me
It is comforting
So soft
And so warm
This is just to say
I have broken
The television
That was in
The living room
And which
You were probably
Hoping
To watch American Idol with
Forgive me
It was old
So loud
And so boring
-Katy Ryan
NNEKA UMEH
Delicate Vase
I have cracked
the new glass vase
that was purchasd
yesterday.
the vase
and which
you were probably
saving for your mother for her birthday
forgive me
it was beautiful
so delicate
and now ruined
MOVIE
I have deleted
the movie
that was saved on the DVR
that you looked forward to watching for the past few weeks
and which you were probably
saving
for Friday after your stressful day at work
forgive me
it was a great movie
so touching
and no longer available for you to watch
CATHERINE STOBIE
Catherine Stobie
This is to say
I have stolen
the treasure chest
that was on
the ocean floor
and which
you were probably
saving for your own fame
Forgive me
it was too enticing
so fragile
and so mysterious
#2
This is to say
I have carried
the baby
that was in
the crib
and which
you were probably
saving for yourself
Forgive me
it was too cute
so soft
and so innocent
MATTHEW VALERIOTE
This is to say
I have shaved
the cactus
that was on
the end table
and which
you were probably
saving
for the County Fair.
Forgive me
it was a hazard
and I pricked my thumb.
This is to say
I have spent
the money
that was in
the attic
and which
you were probably
saving
for your retirement.
Forgive me
Vegas was awesome
and I'm sure
you'll figure out something.
FRANKEES SAMAD
"The Big News"
This is to say
I have given her
The papers
That was on
The desk
And which
You were probably
Saving
For
Divorce
Forgive me
It was just
Too juicy to pass up
"Dirty feet"
This is to say
I have kissed
The rug
That was
In the living room
And which
You were probably
Saving for
Your precious feet to walk on
Forgive me
It was too dirty to hug
CORY HASKELL
This is to say
I have not grown
The fruit
That was sitting on
My table
And which
You were probably
Saving the hope of eating
For a quick snack
Forgive me
They are not what they seem
They are plastic
-
This is to say
I have seen
The gnome
That sneaks into our drawers and steals
The lefts socks
And for which
You were probably
Saving a most gruesome fate
For this little thief
Forgive me
It stole the right ones too
HANNAH TYNDALL
This is to say that
I have located
The source
That was in
The origin
And which
You were probably saving
For a good game of hide and go seek
Forgive me for the answer was obvious
This is to say that
I have scolded
The children
That were in
The young soul of my life
And which
You were probably saving
For future generations
Forgive me but I could not bear to see them so free
CLAIRE DURLING
1)
This is to say
I have loved
the morning sun
that was on
the horizon
and which
you were probably
saving for yourself
Forgive me
it was beautiful
so soft
and so kind
2)
This is to say
I have taken
the napkins
that were in
the kitchen
and which
you were probably
saving for tomorrow
Forgive me
they were needed
so clean
and so white
HANNAH OBANNI
This is to say
I have broke
the vase
that was on
the fireplace
and which
you were probably
saving for flowers you picked
Forgive me
it was an accident
so careless
and so fragile
______________________________________
This is to say
I have taken
the virginity
that was in
your heart
and which
you were probably
saving for the one you loved
Forgive me
it was so tempting
so passionate
and exciting
______________________________________
This is to say
we have covered
the sun
that was in the clear sky
and which
you were probably saving for a day at the beach
Forgive us
It was mother natures call
RYAN MENDOZA
This is to say
I have moved
The magazines
That were in
The bathroom
And which
You were probably
Saving for your business.
Forgive me
They were messy
And I can’t
Stand clutter.
2
This is to say
I have released
The birds
That were in
The cages
And which
You were probably
Saving for our party
Forgive me
They were restless
And I felt
Bad for them.
SAM HATAMIAN
This is just to say
I have killed
The man
That was in
My nightmare
And which
You were probably
Saving for mercy
Forgive me
He was vain
So evil
And so cold
This is to say
I have smoked
The Ganja
That was in
The Land of Zion
And which
You were probably
Saving for the Rasta
Forgive me
It was enchanting
So elevating
And so spiritual
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