i give up on my pleads
for i’ve said my
last please,
give up on guilt with
the utmost of ease.

i give up on calendars
with all of their
numbers—dates,
give up my television and
those shows we all hate.

i give up on sorry
and it’s siblings
pardon—apology,
give up on sciences
the old chemistry and biology.

i give up on choices
for they are...