I hate that I can be so self-focused
So rude
I forget to say hello
I forget to ask about 
Your children
Your health
Your work
Your spouse
Your fur babies
You

I often lose track of the polite things to say or do
When I am task-driven
I forget we are both human
I forget that our relationship 
Is more important than my question
I do not commit these omissions purposefully
I get distracted by the illusion of urgency

So I beg your forgiveness
I plead for your patience
I promise to try harder
To prioritize connection
And make space for us 
To see each other

-gws