I Admit My Error

It always seems a problem,

For anyone to admit they’re wrong…

I confess to a horrible error,

Involving an idol of song.

I’ve criticized for half a decade,

Joni Mitchell’s health and style…

As if she jumped out of a window

To avoid just one more mile.

Occasionally my inner thoughts,

Make my consciousness explode…

Igniting a better reality,

Building a truer paved new road.

I placed my "Joni’s age" thoughts,

On my brain's "Now deleted" shelf…

I ached, watching my hero fail,

While reflecting my aging self.

Joni, you suffered love and loss,

I lived your lyrics that's true…

I can never apologize enough,

I walk with a cane now too.