Poetic License: THIS IS JUST TO SAY
There is nothing
good
to eat
in the refrigerator
I have gone
to Timber’s bar
for food
and comfort
This time
I forgive you
Don’t wait up
for me
THIS IS JUST TO SAY
I couldn’t find
the AA batteries
we usually keep
in the butter dish.
Had to work
the TV manually
and keep getting up
to change the channel.
Please turn
the TV off
when you come
to bed.
THIS IS JUST TO SAY
I missed you
when I woke up
this morning
forgot your
CAT scan date
but couldn’t wait
my stress test at ten
beckons
sorry I’ll be back
at two and then
we’ll wait for
each other’s results
THIS IS JUST TO SAY
The CAT scan
was last week
when you were busy
with your writer’s group
this morning
I took the car
for its oil change
that you forgot
came back
then left right away
for eleven o’clock
waxing and pedicure
THIS IS JUST TO SAY
Dr. Faustus called
to make
an appointment
for soul swapping
I told him
you had
your hands full
with mine
He insists
you signed off on it
Will call again
round midnight
(Apologies to William Carlos Williams)