As I snake my way past crowds
I bow my head
and hope
that no one I offend

I say sorry for every contact
every brush of a sleeve
I'm sorry
so sorry
pardon me
exhaling so many apologies
it's the air I that I breathe.

I'm sorry that I am flesh and bone
physically present to touch you
sorry for my body's contact unto yours
sorry I am here
sorry I am occupying your space
sorry for the footsteps I leave where I stand

so sorry I exist

go ahead
push
and shove

"I'm sorry"