A couple days ago, my English teacher told us to think of a time when we did something that we would later regret. The only thing that came to mind was a time when I was younger (and stupid), and I hurt my friend emotionally by toying with her feelings. It would soon become the very thing that I would regret throughout all my life. So this is my apology to her...

My Transgression

Dear Friend,

I know you will never forget that one day

When I made that cruel joke that was like a serpent which led to dismay.

At the time I thought it would be a harmless, little prank,

With a little note which was anything but frank.

In it I wrote how you were self-centered and mean,

And how you were just like a little drama queen.

When writing this, I knew in my head that these things were lies,

But I wanted to see the reaction to it in your eyes.

I, then, gave it to our friend, who then gave it to you,

But she did not take it willingly, because she knew what would ensue.

I giggled as I heard her give the note to you,

And tried to keep quiet so I would not be in your view.

My smile turned upside down as I heard your voice crack,

And I realized at that moment, that what I did could not be taken back.

I became sadden when I saw you walk away with your head hung low

And ran to you but then my steps became slow.

I yelled with a smile, “It was just a joke. It was a lie.”

And that’s when I saw you do what you rarely do: cry.

I saw your heartbreak as you tried to understand why I did it

And that’s when I knew your trust in me began to split.

Since then, you have slowly began to trust me again over these years

But when this topic comes up, you and I both have tears.

So I want to say once again, that I apologize for what I’ve done

And if I had the chance, I would change it, but I know I’ve got none.

-You Know Who