writing letters of apology,
we utter words like,
'weakness in man. the curse!
women, the abominable sin'.


writing letters of apology
we first deny the obvious
welding lies with truth
wrecking trust with words


writing letters of apology,
we quite recall others
who stepped in these traps
wearing shields and helmets

writing letters of apology,
wriggling in pain and depression
we gnash our teeth
words admitting that man is weak.