He Gave Me Flowers
Today he brought me flowers, Just a month after our wedding day. With head down low while shuffling his feet, For a moment he seemed more like a little boy than the man he truly was. As I admired their satin finish and inhaled their delicate scent, I listened as he stuttered out his "I'm sorry" and "you know how I get." Of course I granted forgiveness, The sting on my cheek was only a dull reminder to keep my unasked options in my little head. Today he brought me a dozen roses, Three years since... Sign in to see full entry.