2012 April PAD Challenge: Day 3

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For today's prompt, there are actually two options, because it's Tuesday, which means a "Two for Tuesday" prompt. They are:

  • Write an apology poem, or...
  • Write an unapologetic poem.

Your choice. You can be sorry--or not. Or write about someone who is sorry--or not.

Here's my attempt:

"I Am Really Sorry"

I didn't return your call. I told you
that I did. The world is against you
(it really is). Some people make you feel
unwanted every day. When I join
them. It's taken me this long to accept
you without turning away from you. That
it's very likely I'll do it again.

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