New York 7 

i found this picture you'd taken 
of me just after my mother 

became ill and came to stay 
with us.  i guess i didn't 

smile very much after that 
and caused you a 

lot of worry.  i'm sorry.  i 
wanted to mellow out, i 

really did, and thought 
i'd tried.  i did. 

but just look at me here! 
as if my very best bud 

were back in california 
and dying!  well, i guess 

i should've thought more 
positive, happier thoughts! 

shoulda done this! 
shoulda done that! 

gosh, pm, i've been such an 
awful friend!  forgive me.