Stitched Skin

Should I begin with “I’m sorry”? I’m sorry. I’m really so very sorry. I pleaded with you to put your wrists in harm’s way. On the line. And then I forgot to hold mine out for more than a moment after you joined me. I was ready… …but then you weren’t. Now you are, and you wait. And all I can say is “I’m sorry.” So very sorry. I realize I have hurt you I have hurt you hurt you you… Hurt you. And I lived for you sometime ago. Hurt… … …you. I don’t want to live without you But I will not die with you. And I love you. and I love you and i love you—