OUTSIDE

with a smile still
lingering on his face
he opened the front door

tell her to blame me
his friend had told him
jokingly
saying goodbye

in tears
holding a phone
she approached

reproaching him
for being late
and unattentive

an almost forgotten
feeling of guilt
permeated his mind

instantly mixed
with
compassion
and
remorse

in a flash
he realized
there's no
escape
from
accountability


so it goes