Apologise No More

Apologise no more!   I’m sorry if I offended you, My intention it was not, let’s be clear. I’m sorry if I offended you, Tact is not my strong point I fear.   I’m sorry if I offended you, My colour won’t change, your attitude can. I’m sorry if I offended you, Let’s take a look at how this began.   I’m sorry if I offended you, Though you took my people to enslave. I’m sorry if I offended you, If my ancestors were too brave.   I’m sorry if I offended you, You see this ‘sickness’ is part of me. I’m sorry if I offended you, With my vow not to flee.   I’m sorry if I offended you, By refusing to give up the fight. I’m sorry if I offended you, In being just and right.   I’m sorry if I offended you, That I will not lay down and die. I’m sorry if I offended you, In not accepting your oppression, no matter how hard you try.   I’m sorry if I offended you, My spirit is a gift I’m afraid. I’m sorry if I offended you, In God’s reflection I was made.   I’m sorry If I offended you, I refuse to bow to thee. I’m if sorry If I offended you, For you are not My Almighty.   I’m sorry if I offended you, Your perspective I may not change. I’m sorry if I offended you, But counselling I can arrange.   I’m sorry if I offended you, As it’s clear as day and night. I’m sorry if I offended you, For it’s Your perception of black and white.   I’m sorry if I offended you, Is this apology just a token? I’m sorry if I offended you, It’s You not Me who’s broken.