would it be
my fault
if i very quietly
inched away from you?
if i upped and
very slowly,
with a heavy heart
leave
would i still
be to blame?
if i silently
picked up whatever
is left of
my shattered self
and crept far
from where you are
would i still
be held accountable?
should i feel remorse?
should i be reprimanded?
for staying as
far and as unattached?

i don't count
i will not be missed
you will never
regret that i got
too tired to try again

i will not be
thought about. . .
save for a few
measly words written
on my behalf