Apologies

Unlike this busy little bee, I realize 

I’ve been slacking off, 

And now I wish to apologize— 

Not for plays unwritten, 

Or still-bare canvases, 

But for not reaching out 

To friends and neighbors more.

 I could blame my inner introvert, or age, 

But I suspect it’s the news that’s got me 

Hibernating: Exactly the wrong response, 

But it seems to sap my energy 

When it should be rousing me to action — 

But what action could I take? 

Then round and round, and roundabout, 

My brain starts spinning 

 And soon I just need to nap.