sorry that i asked

i'm sorry I asked.
excuse me for nodding off in the middle
of your answer
to my question.
I had no idea you had
so much to say.
no clue that you had prepared
a long statement
to which I am captive
to listen to.
please pardon me if I slip
away,
if I close my eyes
or sing, or hum, or gaze
up into the clouds.
i'm both here and hear.
go on. tell me what you need
to tell me,
and i'll try to hide
the fact
that i'm sorry that I asked.