Jay Loveless Poet Free verse

A Good Enough Apology

Undeniably tired
Dark circles under his eyes
Lips still in a straight line
Devoid of happiness
Just too tired
Tongue like daggers

Understandably hurt
Tears fall from her eyes
Lips quivering and chewed
Lack of inner light
Confused by hurt
Words spoken like down feathers

So f*cking tired
Three beers gone
8%...9.5%....11%...
Starting to be able to sleep
His eyes closing gently
Forget everything else

Scared of an argument
Sneaks back into bed
1...2...3...breath slowly
lays her head on his chest
heart beating, eyes closing
fingers splayed on warm skin

Eyes open slightly
Without the need to
He feels her familiar shape
Arms wrap tight around her
Peaceful sleep
Good enough for an apology

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Robert A. Dufresne February 13, 2012 at 10:55 AM Great description of the apology also, Jessica. Very well done. Hard to describe those confusing feelings however you succeeded with the pictures you presented in this write. Now thank you for your comments on my poem. I appreciate it. However I have not disgraced myself with assumptions as you so tactfully put it. I know Moslems and love those I have helped teach English to. Those don't take over countries... but they are required to follow those radicals that historically always do. love,Bob