I mouthed it soft, no sound at all
Then said it loud against the wall
My mirror cracked, my voice came late
But still I whispered, “please don’t hate”
I practiced saying sorry twice
Once as a tear, once wrapped in ice
And though you’ll never hear me now
I fold regret into a vow
I wrote your name then crossed it out
Like guilt that still can’t choose a route
The echo heard what you could not
A thousand tries, one perfect spot
But perfect doesn’t bring you back
Just lines I speak when nights go black