Because That's How I Fall

~ a sonnet that's no apology at all ~

I worked so hard

And I worked so long

On that apology

That I knew quite well

You were owed by me

I thought I'd do it

After I had healed

But here's the deal

I haven't healed at all

Because that's how I fall

No need for sympathy

You don't owe that to me

No, you don't owe me at all...

For at least I got to fall

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

Author's Note

This came to me while "Friday I'm In Love" was playing ... not sure why.

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

Wow, this is really moving. It feels so raw and real, like you're opening up your heart without holding back. I love how the lines flow naturally, and that ending" at least I got to fall" hits hard in such a quiet, powerful way. You did an amazing job putting your feelings into words. Feels like you poured your heart and sould into it while writing without thinking too much... sometimes words just form in the head for no specific reson and that's perfectly fine..
Thank you for sharing this with us.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much !! ~Jim