I’m Sorry

I’m sorry
you said,
quietly, softly.

For what?
I tried for nonchalance
but sounded curt.

That you guys had to see me
in this state
you continued.

I didn’t look at you.
I didn’t answer you.

I wanted to say
I’m sorry
you had to go through
what you did.

I wanted to shout
Stop apologizing!
It’s not your fault,
it’s not your fault,
IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT.