MILDRED

MILDRED

I looked at her and tried to justify my feelings

Nervousness and anxiety filled my very being

my soul

If only she had lied, but no, the truth was her hallmark

Why did I ignore her as if she had no value?

If only I had listened to her, and accepted her warning


Her patience, steadfastness, loyalty, and persistence

Make it even harder for me to plead a case for myself


So I have to accept the responsibility and shame

of missing my tee time


Because I didn’t check with Mildred

my hall clock


© Prof Don T. Nomuch 2006