Saturday, February 12, 2011

Apologies

A little too full of I am sorries right now, yet, wondering what for?  I am sorry I am me?  hmmm doesn't seem right.  I am sorry for my mistakes.  well, OK.  We should all reflect and take stock. 

We need to be careful with "I am sorry".  It isn't always our fault.  I once admired a friend who said, "I never say I am sorry."  Wow!  How bold.  Yet, as time passed, I noticed a few "I am sorries" whispered softly from his lips.  Did he suddenly become an abuser, or did he suddenly become more aware of his responsibility in social interaction?  Personally, I think he realized the sensitive nature of humans and became aware of his ability to cause harm.  I think he became human.

'94

Tip toe past the wind in the early morning hours.
See that by August God lopped off the flowers,
weary of blooming "y El Labrador sin horas".
Watch Mulberry leaves settle on a Sunday
afternoon.  Make humble inquiries as to
the where-a bouts of the Moon.

08/94



Jardin

I planted Cosmos in a garden for you.
Became Sherlock Holmes.  Unraveled
my arrogance into strands of silk dyed
by my tears in a rainbow of sorrow.
No apologies no regrets in a grey
endless hue.  Should I be sorry that
I love you?

1994