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This little poem is based on my mention of my daughter in a joking way to illustrate something to a small group of people I spoke to one time at a church gathering many years ago when she was a pre-teen. I had no idea when I said it that it made her feel bad for me to mention it, but later I found out how much it hurt her. To this day I cannot recall what i had said, only that it surprised me to learn how much it hurt her, and I think this is because I do not embarrass at all as easily as my daughter does. Something to keep in mind if you ever use family as illustrations of anything in a speech!

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Forgive Me, Darling Daughter

Forgive me for the thing I said that hurt you.
I found out later how you felt because
you told another; it got back to me.
I hadn’t known how thoughtless that it was.

Though said in jest, it made you feel embarrassed.
It showed my lack of sensitivity. 
For how I made you feel, my darling daughter,
please now accept my deep apology.

April 28, 2019
for  Line Gauthier's Apology Poetry Contest

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Anitha Jayasankar

January 22, 2021 at 5:56 AM

Oh what a lovely apology for your daughter Andrea. Straight from the heart. I hope your daughter was happy after reading this... Hugs ~ Ani

Connie Marcum Wong

May 3, 2019 at 8:07 PM

I hope you gave this to her Andrea. It is a lovely apology. : )

Alexis Y.

May 1, 2019 at 7:29 AM

Hi Andrea, This is a write that many can we relate too. I agree, we much be careful of we say even if hurting another person(a loved one) was not our intentions. Congratulations on a well deserved win:-) Alexis

Eve Roper

April 30, 2019 at 11:29 PM

Back with a big congratulations!

Caren Krutsinger

April 30, 2019 at 4:10 PM

This is a beautiful apology Andrea, and they are not easy to write. Bravo my friend! I hope you showed this one to your daughter also.

Eve Roper

April 30, 2019 at 3:18 PM

We say things not realizing how it may hurt someone close. I've myself have done and it breaks my heart that I've done it and don't know how to fix it. At the time is to show them how much love them.

Ralph Sergi

April 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM

A truthful poem that makes it more powerful, Andrea. I have been the victim insults at times and have occasionally did the same thing. I would like to think of myself as a Don Rickles type of insulter. Don't look back at hurt. enjoy it with a joke ala Henny Youngman

Ralph Sergi

April 30, 2019 at 1:47 PM

VICTIM OF INSULTS

Ravi Sathasivam

April 30, 2019 at 6:28 AM

Yes, we all make mistakes and saying sorry for that will bring good relationship with your loving daughter..

Mystic Rose Rose

April 30, 2019 at 5:38 AM

So often we are not aware of how our words and action can vex, your apology is a great example of our life's ways, Gl in the contest Andrea, Have a wonderful day. hugs xo

Judy Ball

April 30, 2019 at 1:41 AM

Beautifully said Andrea. It's so important to apologize when we hurt someone even if it was unintentional. Often we feel it is un-necessary but it is very necessary because someone is hurt. Great job. God Bless and I hope this made things better for all concerned. JB

M. L. Kiser

April 29, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Such is family...we all do it; well penned and good luck in the contest.

John Gondolf

April 29, 2019 at 2:32 PM

I think we have probably all said things in our lives that hurt someone else. Most of the time it doesn't get back to us and we never know it, but the person we hurt never forgets. Best of luck in the contest, Andrea.

Silent One

April 29, 2019 at 1:40 PM

im sure you daughter will understand, once the original anger wears away..

Panagiota Romios

April 29, 2019 at 1:14 PM

Just adore this. I know sometimes my Mom said things that pained me, I also have done this to my daughter! Best to apologize...we all at times hurt one another unintentionally, Panagiota

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 29, 2019 at 8:22 AM

Touching poem Andrea, lovely done. My best to you in the contest. xomo

Paul Callus

April 29, 2019 at 7:17 AM

I am sure your daughter never expected an apology from you, Andrea, but getting one will make her realize how much you truly love her. As for us parents, we need to be more careful what we say, even if considered trivial. ~Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

April 28, 2019 at 8:47 PM

G'day Andrea … a meaningful write that I'm certain will hit quite a few consciences. We can't take back what's been said but we can learn from it - thanks Andrea - Lindsay

Kim Rodrigues

April 28, 2019 at 6:24 PM

We all make mistakes and so good to apologize. I bet you have a great relationship with her.

Jan Allison

April 28, 2019 at 4:36 PM

I am sure many parents can relate Andrea to this situation I know from personal experience that I can. hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

April 28, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Sometimes we just don't realise how some people are more sensitive than others and its not until later we find out that we have upset someone unintentionally. I am sure your daughter knows that you would never say something that would embarrass her. Well written heart felt apology. Good luck. Tom.