my empty vase

why do men

bring women flowers?

guilt

an apology

for something done,

or about to be done.

are we

trying to win them

over with

a bouquet of daises,

get on their good side. 

why

don't we ever get roses.

a single

orchid, or a bunch

of petunias.

we're not the only ones

who make mistakes.

i'm waiting.

i'm waiting here

with my empty

vase.