How to Fake an Apology

Start with eye contact and fake a smile.

Next, try an excuse.  Use guile.

If that doesn’t work, ignore—

Who is she to keep score?.

She might be hurting,

Though you’ll deny.

Shriek “I’m sorry!”

Just don’t

Lie.

NaPoWriMo prompt for Day 19 – Didactic Poem

Nonet Poem