lest i be forgotten <br />(please notice me today) <br /> <br />forget that i was rotten <br />as we plan another day <br /> <br />yesterday is behind me <br />another day ahead <br /> <br />if only you'll forgive me <br />and welcome me instead <br /> <br />my behavior was uncalled for <br />but your attention i did get <br /> <br />if only you'd include me <br />both our intentions would be met <br /> <br />(copyright 1993-2007)<br /><br />Robert John Meehan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-child-s-plea-2/
