Manqué

I’m sorry I failed you.

You had the perfect plan ready for me to follow, but I strayed from the path you had outlined on the map. Instead of walking that simple and boring straight line to your goal, I chased circles and skipped backwards and stomped on my compass. I dawdled along the scenic route instead of rushing down the highway.

I know I’m not who you wanted me to be, but I’m okay with that. I never wanted to walk in your footsteps. I only ever wanted my own journey to go on.