I should have wished you a happy birthday.
I should have sent a card.
I should have called
or come over
or had some order delivered
so you’d know I care.

I should have done something.
I should have shown appreciation.
I should have provided a token
of some sort
expressing myself.
I can’t believe
that I had this opportunity
and I failed to realize it.
I should have given you
something.

I’m sorry.
I’ll do better.
I’ll make restitution.
I’ll do something great
this time next year.
All I ask
if for a little patience.
Can you give me that
at least?