Distracted

I could have told the truth
but didn’t
sometimes fact seems more unlikely than fiction
or more contrived,
more straining of credibility.

My loved one had an accident,
life threatening
brought back from the dead – literally
thank God for vigilance, helicopters
and her brother-in-law.

The rates invoice from the City Council
remained unnoticed and unpaid
by more than a week
when attention remembered – 10% penalty.
Late, I said to the woman to counter
no reason, I knew to … simply forgot …
poor attention,
poor follow-up.

She asked if I had a cheque-book
affirmative
“ if you write one with the due date
I started … then forgot to complete processing.”