shades of red

sangria red;

Dear Rose,

I'm sorry. I am sorry
for abandoning you when
you needed me the most.

I am sorry for sending you
into a world of fear, without
reassuring you every night
that you are strong enough
to face the monsters underneath
your bed.

I am sorry for missing your birthdays,
your graduations, your milestones
as a beautiful, and talented woman.

I am sorry for never telling you
who I am, or where I have been,
or why I gave you up.

You deserve those answers and I
want you to know that I want to answer
all your questions.

My name is Maria, and I would
like to meet you. I know it is
inappropriate of me to leave a
letter behind, as it violates the adoption
agreement, but I begged the adoption
agency to release your information.

I had to tell you that I want to know
who you are, and the person
you have become.

My number is below. Please give me a

chance.

With love,

Maria.