I’m Sorry
I was almost out then the diagnoses came.

I’m sorry
I don’t think that I heard you right
A mass in his brain that’s impeding his sight?
I’m sorry
How has this affected his mind?
I’m sorry
Have you already said, will he die?
Do you think this explains things, do you think this is why?
I’m sorry
Remind me again of its size
Where is it located, what do you advise
Inoperable since it’s too big to excise
Yes, I’m still his wife until the papers are signed
The restraining order allowed for more time
Thank you but I should apologize
It’s a lot to take in, a convenient surprise.
I’m sorry
to doubt you but I can’t surmise
Your confidence that he will most likely survive
That he’ll live with a golf ball size tumor inside
His angry and violent unpredictable mind.
I’m sorry
forgive me for speaking with spite
But what you are saying just doesn’t sit right.
Yes he told me first but that asshole is sly
It’s ok you can tell me it’s another damn lie.
Tell me I’m dreaming and that I”ll be fine,
I’ve come way too far for this to arise
Im sorry
Forgive me, I don’t mean to cry
Of course I’ll take care of him, I am his wife
I’ll get the kids moved back into his life
Maybe what happened was caused by this blight.
Maybe he’ll change now that he knows why
Maybe
Maybe I’ll survive.
Maybe I won’t die.
Maybe he won’t be mean now, I mean, maybe he’ll try
I’ll put down defenses and we will be fine.
We have to be fine.
I have to at least try.
Right?
About the Creator
Shanna Barton
I'm a single mother of two teenagers, and a writer of many crafts. My specialty is fictional narrative. I worked as a digital editor while producing several films and even a music video. Lately I've been writing poetry.



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