TO LIZZIE HAND

Dear Lizzie,
I’m sorry I wrote those poems about you.
I’m sorry I liked you.
I’m sorry I saw something in you
I found attractive
found especial
found unique
and inspiring enough
to put my pen to paper
and create something.

I’m sorry you don’t like my attention
and I’m sorry you think it’s creepy.
I don’t mean to offend
and I don’t want to upset you
and I certainly didn’t want that Cease and Desist.
Rest assured,
I won’t be writing about you any more
now that it’s gotten so out of hand.

I’m sorry I liked you, Lizzie.
It won’t happen again.