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The words of apology floated off her tongue with ease,
They fell in pieces on the floor before me,
swirling in the thick of battle,
looking for the usual response,
But the lesson was already spawned,
And this overly giving heart refused to cede,
For now I know the sincerity of these shallow words.,
Just flung at me to accept the absurd
So now the cycle is broken
And she looks dismayed
As no apology is accepted today.
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Betraying a friend is wrong
I should have known this all along
For I should have given you my trust
Instead I screamed and cussed
So to my dismay
To this very day
All I can think is I am sorry
Just know my eyes are starry
Because every time I look at you
I see what I almost blew
And it make me sad to think
That all in a blink
You could be just gone
And I would be lonely for so long
That all I try to say
Although it may be cliche
I love you, from your boy Jay
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I’m the president of your fan club.
I only do whatever it is that you want me to do.
I’ll follow you like a loyal dog to the ends of the earth.
All I want you to do is try to accept me as the wind does a kite, like fireworks to the sky, like my poetry to your heart.
But all I do is screw up and follow up by a stupid decision that breaks your heart.
I think I’m in love but I don’t know with who.
If only I didn’t push you away or turn the other page.
I’m attracted to you like fish in the sea.
Only if you could see my apology for thee.
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I love you so very much, you mean the world to me
Even though at times I do things that hurt you real bad,
I try so hard to hope that you always see,
How much you being in my life and what you mean to me,
I am sorry yet again for causing you pain, that is the last thing I ever wanted to do,
Even when I am trying to look out for you and do the right thing I mess up everything, I am
sorry for
that to.
I hope that you still know how much I love and cherish you, and thats forever
Like nothing else in my life gives me the thrill of being loved by you.
So I hope that you listen and see it in my eyes, this sincere apology that comes with tears
from deep inside tonight.
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It lies below under linen, feathers, cotton, springs.
Not seen upon it's sow.
A tiny pea without the sun to grow wild and free.
A slight discomfort gnaws away yet timing plays a role each day.
Finally the fruit bursts forth! with quiet whimpers, wears a frown of sorts.
The tiny speck is seen as thriving tree, it's branches reach far past reality
And tear away the margin of the page in which our vision of our world is caged.
Bending down I lift the pea and gaze at dried up skin
Tiny wrinkles create a viral path leading in.
But age is only culprit to be found
I bend again, relinquish my crown
The spoils are but few yet enjoy my hard learned apology and deep humility.
If only pea had been revealed before the mind of others made it old.
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He pushes me away
Every day
I can't stand
when he's not holding my hand
But he pushes me down
I cry with a frown
And as i run away
I can't stop to say
That i was in love
It must've been a mistake, i can't love
Not when he treats me this way
Oh he's pushing me away
And yet he took my breath away
When I saw him walk in today
Through my stomach was tight
I almost could pretend I was alright
But he took off without saying a word
As I stood there feeling so awkward, so absurd
He texts me his apology
Nice to know just what he thinks of me
That he can tell his phone much later
But it just makes the pain much greater
Cause though I've not shed a single tear
I feel like I've cried for many a year
He's supposed to be
My fantasy
The one to hold
when life gets old
Someone I can cry to, and let him cry to me
But nothing in my life plays out quite happily
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Thanks for the apology, it really means a lot.
I don’t know if you really meant it, but I’ll enjoy it for now.
I hope you can figure things out soon, because I really miss you.
We’ve got a good thing going, now, let’s try not to stop.
I wonder how many times I can do this,
But I’ll try for as long as you’re willing to do the same.
I like you a lot, and maybe its not love,
But babe, I can’t go a day without thinking about you,
And I was always taught not to give up if I can’t get it off my mind.
Let me tell you, sweetheart, you’re there every second.
Don’t doubt for one moment that your face isn’t right there.
If you’re thinking about me, chances are, I’m thinking about you.
((Thank all of you who've commented, I'm appreciative of all of the criticism and
encouragement. I'm glad to know that my situations can help someone else get through
their day.))
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Fool me once shame on you Fool me twice shame on me I knew this love just wasnt going
to be You said "I Love You" And I said it too Now I Guess I was the only one to be true You
said "I'm tired of the games" You obviously were the only one who played I really dont want
an apology I just want you to see whats been done to me I gave you one to many tries And
you just told twice as many lies Not knowing a heart could be broken more then once That
just proves you lost ALL my trust You'll always be with me But I guess only in my thoughts I
still think that I'll need you But im done thinking theres a chance So I guess if you ever
break me again It'll be seen you just cant be a real friend I get what I want so dont second
guess me Im the spawn of the devil but an angel on the inside So this is like GOOD-BYE
which is forever Im done being played by you And I want you to know that too!!
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Breath Without Apology
I stand here,
with a chest full of echoes,
and a tongue heavy with prayers.
I want a life,
not stitched in fear,
but woven in safety,
like a blanket that never tears.
I want a love,
not a riddle,
not a puzzle with missing pieces,
but a flame steady,
burning without question,
a hand that does not tremble
when it reaches for mine.
I want peace,
not the fragile kind,
not the one that vanishes
when silence enters the room,
but peace that lingers,
like incense in the rafters,
like dawn refusing to surrender to night.
I want simplicity,
the kind that feels like home,
like laughter spilling in kitchens,
like children chasing shadows,
like the sound of rain
reminding us we are alive.
And if you ask me again,
what I want,
I will tell you
I want to breathe without apology,
to love without armor,
to rest without ghosts,
to live before dying,
to begin before ending.
© Tr. Elvis Otieno Gikoi
® ArtFromHeart
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I found a piece of him the other day
Bound tightly within the parchment of time
Tied with a string of purposeful forgetting
Buried under years of mixed intentions
I hadn't gone searching for him
I don't have much use for the memory
But all of a sudden there he was
Standing on the forefront
Of the battle weary plane I call my mind
Smaller then I remembered
Less frightening, far more sad
In retrospect, with time
He had lost his ghoulish ability
To suck the breath from my throat
I found I could stare at his image
Meet him eye to eye
And no longer feel that to stay afloat
I had to be the first to look away
I saw the cracks that were never evident
When I was running for the door
I saw the misery in his bones
That he and I both mistook for rage
I saw the discontent within the man
Instead of the man within my discontent
And I found myself on the verge of forgiving
A man I called a monster
I was ready to let go of the bitter vitriol
I had carefully harbored all these years
I felt I could finally set it down
And simply walk away
But where is the closure
In a one sided apology
How do you make peace
With the wisp of smoke named memory
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Darling, I didn't aim to let you down, or to leave you lonely,
I also have a frown, baby you're not the only,
I meant to hurry home, and didn't mean to take so long,
I didn't realize time had flown, please forgive me if I wrong,
Honey, I'm not one for excuses,
But I'm so sorry with regret,
And my heart sure feels so useless,
For what you're not over yet,
I did say I'd be right back, I even called you on the phone,
And my heart didn't cut me any slack, when I heard the busy tone,
Please accept my apology, honey, I haven't lied,
And if you still won't talk to me...well, at least I know I've tried,
And I'm not one for excuses,
But I'm so sorry with regret,
And my heart sure feels so useless,
For what you're not over yet,
Darling, I didn't aim to let you down, or to leave you lonely,
I also have a frown, baby you're not the only,
I meant to hurry home, and didn't mean to take so long,
I didn't realize time had flown, please forgive me if I'm wrong,
No, I'm not one for excuses,
but I'm so sorry with regret,
And my heart sure feels so useless,
For what you're not over yet,
Yes, my heart sure feels so useless,
For what you're not over yet.
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When I first met you I felt magic inside of me, because you bended over to kiss me,
I felt my love with a burning sensation for you that I wanted to relive it every day,
Weeks passed by and my lips were missing your lips,
I was glad to see you again on a cold winter night,
You expressed to me you were happy single and did not need a boyfriend,
I accepted your apology that you lead me on, and I went on with my life.
Months passed by since the last time I saw you, I spot you in the theater kissing, hugging, and holding hands with a man,
I know you did not see me and I did not want to approach you in the theater,
What I saw made me feel anger, frustration, pain to my soul, and I was very upset with your lies,
All of that lived in me for many months and I did the best to forget about it all together,
You then saw me out of the blue in the coffee shop and you greeted me with a hello; I had no choice but to greet you back.
I asked you why him over me, why lie to me, please explain for the pain to go away?
You felt the love chemistry was perfect with him, but you still feed my heart lies
I have no trust in you because you broke my heart, if one day you become available my heart and soul will not burn for you anymore.
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I remember the email
Asking about seeing stars
I casually remarked no
Callous, not realizing the scars
But many years later
While pondering my past life
Realized so many mistakes
Again cutting like a knife
Heather I'm so so sorry
I was so young and naive
I didn't know much back then
And past hurts I can't unweave
There were also many pressures
Peer and immaturity
That shouldn't have been
Was my insecurity
I wish I had known better
I wish back then I knew more
Things could have been different
A different outcome explore
I'm so sorry I hurt you
I'm sorry you had to cry
I'm sorry your heart had to break
And all the scars they apply
I look back and really wish
That these times could be redone
I could make the right decisions
It'd be perfect for everyone
But time is an evil bandit
Who steals many precious things
Things that are irreplaceable
Regardless of the pain it brings
Now I don't know where you are
And my searches all incomplete
The regret I am left with
My apology met with defeat
Wanted to admit there were stars
And how special you were to me
You deserved way more then I gave
You needed to be loved now I see
So here is my apology
But you deserve so much more
Wish I could fix things broken
But it is too late I'm sure
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I do not know?
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Wounded by the words of hate
For you to change I will not wait
I guess I was the one you didn't need
Too blinded by your ego and greed
Its the same thing with all you guys
Filling my head with all your lies
Telling myself that all is well
While words were said that bite and yell
You never hit me; you wouldn't dare
But you left scars if you care
Scars that constantly try to hide
Scars that are forever burned inside
The days I'm unhappy to be alive
Are days when thoughts of you arrive
Days when i pull my hair and yell
Knowing, of course, nothings well
A new idea like smoking pot
Brings my mind to other thoughts
Scars that are forever burned inside
Bring thoughts and attempts of suicide
Your memories have made me insane
Constant thoughts and constant pain
From memories of you I cannot hide
Bringing scars to the outside
Knowing of course nothings well
An apology you came to tell
But wounded by the words of hate
A sorry from you came too late.
All this time you always knew
Haunting you what i went through
Memories of my awful life will burn inside
Until you drive yourself to suicide
Two lives filled with scars and hate
Was it chance, or was it fate
At least the pain and wounds are no more
Two lives ended ends a war.
_By Tamara Brown_
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She Needs It: Daily and Continually!
Well bro, you got the ‘prize’ and you done play your part!?!
You’re not secured yet bro; listen and take it to heart.
She needs your compassion and attention, now and forever;
In your future together, you need to make her a believer.
Part-time affection and sometime appreciation, can’t cut it;
Full-time commitment in courtship, is what gives mutual benefit.
Roses, presents, and hugs and kisses; they never seem to fail;
But when you “mess-up,” a sincere apology will always prevail.
Being overly romantic and mannerly is not just for the start;
It should be frequent and continue, “… Till death do us part.”
Treat your woman right, there’s no time for complacency;
She will appreciate and needs sweet compassion continually.
Not just when you’re feeling freaky and want some loving;
For her, a night full of passionate loving, starts in the morning.
So, treat your woman right: speak well of her and to her daily;
She’s the apple of your eyes, and your one and only baby.
Then she will fully respect you and your every effort;
And you’ll get the best of her, from her; listen, for what its’ worth;
Isn’t it worth the effort to have a good, long-lasting union?
Listen bro, it’s my writing, but many a woman’s opinion.
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By Dion O. Penville
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Waiting. The minutes groan arduously.
Somehow, perhaps – my heart fails to beat
with the rush of your momentary attention.
Perched precariously on spikes
Flesh colored, yet artificial –
Manikin fingers, fidgeting.
Mournfully drenched in factious apology.
Our eyes meet briefly, then dart with bashfulness,
Choreographed precisely.
Words uttered repetitively from wine stained lips
Fill the tortuous silence – hesitantly.
Your hollow ghost memory, porous and unsubstantial.
'We can work at this, ' you finally choke
An unfamiliar innocence, grasping -
Your voice childlike in its simplicity.
And for a second, I recognized that old stranger.
I muster a skeptical nod – and smile limply, dismissively
Fingering the rim of my glass.
'And deceive ourselves with promises made before?'
I winced with audacity – impatient of your feeling,
As the words ripped your heart out clean.
You clear your throat in an effort to speak -
Those words never did surface...
My acid tongue, an all too familiar indulgence.
I raise hesitantly, your gaze fixated as I shrink.
A tormenting embrace, clothing saturated in your scent
Sodden with tears unshed.
Humoring your touch with finality –
An unspoken understanding sneered behind the mask.
Face taunt with incomprehension, as sorrow squeezed out the substance.
I avoid the depths of my black dying heart, defiantly.
Anemic with reluctance – I usher the door
A smiling parody of phantom reminisce -
Poisonous and seductive.
An enormous tear got away,
As you lay fragile and broken – bereft.
I’m sorry.
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I’m sorry I never fit inside the rooms you gave me.
The walls bent inward,
doors swelled shut,
and I mistook silence for safety.
I’m sorry —
I’m sorry for every quiet collapse you never saw,
for the teeth I swallowed instead of words,
for becoming a stranger in the house you built.
I’m sorry —
I’m sorry for leaving them in the dark,
for the sharp edges I handed them as toys,
for not learning softness soon enough.
I’m sorry —
I’m sorry for being her doubted light,
for suspecting every kindness, as undeserved as may be,
for ever thinking her hands could be knives
when they only ever stitched me back together.
At least you have the leather cut by my own unsteady hands,
and the thread pulled through skin and paper.
Every seam knows my fingerprints,
every sheet carries the tremor of being chosen.
Your words fall into them
like rain into cupped palms —
I hold them,
ink-wet and breathing,
long after you’ve left the room.
I’m sorry for the mirrors I broke on purpose,
so I wouldn’t have to see the face
I already hated.
I’m sorry for the jars I hid underground —
breaths I never let go of,
fragments of days I left unlived,
songs I hummed only to the dark.
I’m sorry I never knew how to hold quiet without smothering it.
I’m sorry I never knew how to hold noise without flinching.
I’m sorry for every time I confused love with survival.
For staying in wreckage,
because leaving felt worse than burning.
I’m sorry I called myself stupid before anyone else could.
I’m sorry I rehearsed unworthiness so often
it became a prayer.
I’m sorry for falling in love with character,
for clutching uniqueness like a life raft,
for mistaking rescue for belonging.
I’m sorry for the softness that terrifies me —
for flinching at gentle hands,
because storms were the only language I learned.
I’m sorry for being unreasonable,
for knowing it,
and still not knowing how to stop.
I’m sorry for every apology
that feels like an exit.
I’m sorry for how often
I’ve written my own ending in my head.
I’m sorry this sounds like goodbye.
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Y:
I want to kiss
I heard patience is key
Is that not all about wait?
Waiting for a gist-like fee
L:
You have it all in full
The Dollar and Naira
Let me just not be made a fool
I don't want any more a player
But
My school result is so bad
I heard it is natural
Not that much but a tad
Is it general?
Y:
I want to date a lady with flat tummy
But best lady shine with Gee pee
To enrich relationship so yummy
How early she escaped coz I always want to pee!
But
Unknown to me
And without letting me know
Many are crushing on me
What a crush abuse without a sow!
Yes
That's still fair
Many are ladies that are bold
To woo you out of fear
But it's: sleep with you and japa without being told
And that
Makes me to be watchful
To have no child's name that start with A
Such are ladies always after the do
Eat gents and run away
L:
Things like that make you mad
But don't be so hurt
Have you ever been blocked
On you GF's phone you bought?
Though
All want YAHOO guys
They think fate will tarry
Claiming to be wise
If fate have most BIKE man, won't they marry?
Hmmmmm...
But Wait,
Apart from cheating
What other cheat
Can become of Valentine dating?
It seems
You are in a relationship
You only want me for valentine
Afterwards to skip
The affection of mine and thine
Y:
No
I want you for live
If you see it so you can leave
But letting you go is a blow
Hmnn!
Let's make love
I want to feel your body
To enrage and get disembody
Just don't deny; you are a dove
L:
After my first night with him
I saw his status
DONE AND DUSTED on my way home
I don't think it is something serious
??...
Your status
What's that?
Is it about us
Just like that we part
Y:
Gone so soon.....!
Just some minutes ago I laid my hands on you....!
Today you passed away like noon
January cash out flew
That's all
But if you don't take that
I know you are sad
Just don't find in me any fault
No more apology; you are simply mad
L:
Madoooooo
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I don't understand what went wrong between us,
Or why our friendship is in such a fuss.
I told you I loved you and I do and always will,
And to get you to feel the same way again I would kill.
I know you don't love me and I'm over that now,
But you stabbed me in the back and I just don't see how.
How could you talk about me in that way?
I never expected it on any kind of day.
I thought you were different than all other friends,
And would be there for me in dark, thickened ends.
I guess I was wrong and what they say it true:
People never stay friends after their relationship is through.
I wish they were wrong and it was just a big lie,
Because you still mean the world to me and for you I would die.
Even though you don't love me and you hurt me so bad,
I still care about you and will never forget the love we once had.
I'm not begging for an apology or a reason why,
All I am asking you is for you to stop making me cry.
I want to be good friends with you and close just liked you promised me,
But right now it seems like that isn't even a possibility.
I really thought you were different and not like them at all,
I thought that you were the one that would catch me when I fall.
Wherever life takes us, whichever way our future goes,
I wish you the best of luck with whatever your future holds.
I hope to be in your future because I loved the times we hung out,
I never want to loose you-I know that without a doubt.
Even though you cut me deep, I will always look and smile at you,
Because you taught me many things that I never really knew.
You taught me how to love and you taught me how to trust,
You also taught me how to deal when everything just busts.
Before I met you I was totally lost in a world all of my own,
It felt like I was trapped in a deep, dark, empty hole.
Then there was you who changed my life completely,
And for that I thank you immensely.
I have no regrets and loved every moment spent with you,
I just wish you only knew.
I wish you only knew how I feel right now compared to how things were.
It seems like we are now only acquaintances and "friend" is just a word.
I have shed so many tears-each one a cry for help,
But in the end I have found myself standing by myself.
So I guess I'm saying thank you for the times you were there for me,
And letting you know that I enjoyed every memory.
But now I guess it's fading and there's not much more I can do,
I've tried so hard to change it, but now it's up to you.
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