So sorry I’m late,
I have no excuse.
At least not a good one
I’d bother to use.

My dog ate my homework
then puked it all up,
all over my bedroom—
I had to clean up!

I couldn’t find my keys,
(the ones for the car,)
so I took the bus—
three stops too far.

Honestly, I’m glad
that I made it to class.
Please understand,
and let this one pass?