FORGIVE ME, WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS.

[asimaiyat]

Hahahahaha. Okay. I THINK this counts as a fic.

Basically I know that doing take-offs on this poem is beyond played-out (and also that Kenneth Koch already wins, permanently), but sequinedfairy gave me the prompt "neal leaves el and peter notes, hidden in things." And this is where my brain went.



1.

Elizabeth:

This is just to say

I have eaten the bagel
that was on the kitchen counter
and that I assume was for me
because it had sesame seeds and Peter is allergic.

Forgive me,
I snuck out early
can't wait to get to work today!

2.

Peter:

This is just to say

I have taken the case file
That was in this desk drawer
And that was clearly marked
'Classified: Top Secret.'

Forgive me,
I have a brilliant idea
Trust me on this one.

3.

Elizabeth

This is just to say

I'm going to miss the dinner
that you have probably been planning all week.
I'm following a hunch
and have to see how it plays out.

Forgive me,
I'm sure you have heard
this line of argument before.

4.

Mozzie,

This is just to say

I have borrowed one of your aliases
(Hernando the Argentine gambler)
which I know I have promised
not to do unless it's an emergency.

Forgive me,
I am pretty sure
this counts as an emergency.

5.

Peter,

This is just to say

I have removed the tracker
Which is in the car
and which is probably giving you
a nervous breakdown.

Forgive me,
maybe you should try
some yogic breathing exercises.

+1.

Peter & Elizabeth

This is just to say

I have walked the dog
And fed him (one part dry food, one part wet)
and picked up the NYT
and emptied the dishwasher.

Now will you forgive me
for breaking the rules
and almost getting myself killed (again)?