EXPIATION
I have shined the shoes
and washed the dishes.
I have shoveled the snow
and synchronized the clocks.
I have spent all my time
doing your bidding
applying your will.
Your wishes? My commands?
Identical. Instantly interchangeable.
I am working for you.
I have given up my day job
for you.
I am doing what I can
to satisfy you.
I am making restitution.
I am offering my service.
I am enslaving myself
willingly
giving what I can
in apologia
for what I've done.
I know you'll forgive me eventually
with enough work
and suffering
placed between us
as testament
to my regret.
I give you my effort.
I hand you my sorrow.
I apologize
- and I washed the sheets.
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