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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