You have to give me a break
give me a minute to explain
give me
your forgiveness.
I’m not that man anymore.
I no longer eat children
or rape fossils
or beat off on old Russian graves.

I have had epiphanies.
I am kinder, gentler now.
I am someone different
and do not do the things
that made you hate me.

I am better.
I am forgiveable.
If I am different in no other way
– and I am –
I am now one worthy
of you letting this old shit go
and then you lending me your car
indefinitely.

I deserve it.
I will not rape any fossils in it,
I promise.
Give it to me