Love in Hexasyllables XLII: Breaking Up For Dummies

[aduvingion]

Dear [name of ex-to-be],
There is no easy way
to break the news to you,
[blundered attempt at tact].
I just want you to know
[lame excuse or reason],
but I really am
[empty apology]
I will always treasure
[Hallmark card memories],
and I hope we can still
[caveat just in case
new relationship bombs].
Yours faithfully,
[your name]