Richard King Perkins II Petty Offense
Because I know indifference is harsh, I’ve forgotten that you were fearful that I’d intentionally contaminate your water bottle when you asked me to fill it. Unfortunately, an unexpected pollutant had gotten into the tap supply and made you sick at one point in your life. That one was not my fault. Rarely would I bring you something that was right. It was usually burnt or a bad color, the wrong texture or design, too wet or uncomfortably snug. I once ran into the store to buy you pantyhose for a wedding ceremony we were late for. I brought you out control-top hosiery for a woman three times your size and you broke down in tears because you believed for a moment that I thought you were that big.