Say you’re sorry
I know it was in the past
But the words you said today
They last and last
So abrasive
You called me a fool
And when I volley back
You said, “I am an adult
and you are a child.”
Well, you want some respect
Forget that
You told her you hit
And you get hit back
So what were your words
But a punch in the gut?
You tell me to get out
Of your face
No chance for me
To defend myself
You yell your loudest
Until I am lost in the sound
So I write this poem here
For a chance to speak
For a chance to defend myself
And you know the saddest part?
As in the past I will apologise
After I wipe tears from my eyes
And stew in the hurt from the fight
You will accept it
But no apology will be returned
Because you are the adult
And I am but a child
And everyone knows
That the parent never
Has to say they’re sorry
I’m sure that comes
From the Bible
But what about
I Timothy 4:12?
Maybe you should
Take a look
I’ll say it now
And later to you
I am sorry
I brought up the past
Like I said for me
It lasts and lasts
But you know the reason
The reminder still bothers you
Because you feel the guilt
So maybe I was wrong
But you were too
But the real difference
Between you and I
Age is an important number
But the real difference
Is I will say I'm sorry
And you..?