I'd like to say sorry —
It’s been years, but I’d like to say it —
To the old woman at the cafe
At the Rotterdam station.

I’m sorry
I didn’t speak your language.
I’m sorry
I snatched
That croissant
From your wrinkled hands.

It was warm.
It was fragrant.
It was mine.

The train was about to leave.
My girlfriend was waiting.
We were young
And so, so hungry.