"Remorse" by Giovanni Dania

Remorse

"I was never more certain of how far away I was from my goal
than when I was standing right beside it." -- Gattaca (1997)

I'm sorry I made you look like a fool.
I'm sorry I offended you.
I'm sorry I talked about your breasts.
I'm sorry I didn't clear the copier.
I'm sorry I didn't spend New Year's Eve with you.
I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me.
I'm sorry I didn't show my gratitude and appreciation
For all the things you were and did.
I'm sorry I frightened you.

And is it really any wonder that you walked away?
I've no one to blame but myself.
I've done things of which I'm not proud,
I've done things for which I will burn in Hell.
Know that I suffer now in Its merciless flames.

November 13, 2000