APOLOGY
if I should slip and say a word that hurts a burdened heart
if I should frown and darken good intent
if I react with arrogance designed to make me smart
when empathy would soften your lament
if I should wax too long and preach with holy-joe advice
if I should walk away while you remain
if I should boast in victory where silence would suffice
where mercy would achieve the greater gain
please forgive my ignorance and say a prayer for me
have pity as I reach out and amend -
I'm sorry for the pain I've caused, and this apology
is sprinkled with my tears for a dear friend
copyright jas 2007
