A not so sorry poem

I was listening to This American Life episode about non-apologetic apologies and they mentioned a famous poem called “This Is Just To Say” by William Carlos Williams.

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold

Many poets have written their spoof on it so I decided to try it too. This is a first. I can’t remember ever writing or even trying to copy a poem before.

I gave you
the dirty cup
that was in
the dishwasher

in which I poured
your coffee
this morning

SORRY
it wasn’t that dirty
just a green something
and I was so lazy

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