an unintentional remark
AND
with the flick
of a switch
your face
grows tight
and white
with rage
and I stand
heart hammering
helpless
to stop your hurt
and frustration
your habit
from along ago
when you hid your face
from the jeers
of your peers
and pretended you didn't care
I made
a terrible mistake
and caused you more pain
than I could have ever imagined
I know
deep down
you have forgiven me
but sadly
I also know
you'll never forget.
Alison Cassidy
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-little-glitch/
