NaPoWriMo 2016 Day 10

A Madrigal

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin -

Rejecting the sweet balm of kith and kin.

To be offered such tender love and care!

And then - to turn away, time and again.

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin.

For how many have empathy to spare?

To all who stood by me, both now and then -   

Contrite today, I confess with my pen -

I regret that, in my gloom and despair,

I sunk deep into my own selfish sin -

Rejecting the sweet balm of kith and kin.

~ Ellen Apple 04/10/2016