What does the word even mean
An apology that is supposed to be given when felt
The word does not erase the feelings
That absolute absurdity of it
As a child you were made to say your sorry
Looking in that same child’s eyes
There is not an ounce of remorse
Confusion
Anger
Adolescents are no better
Sorry rolls off the tongue to remove you from sight
Why say the word when they have done no wrong
Too sensitive
Delusional
Adults are a quagmire of word play
Rather the meaning of the word sorry
Sorry that you were caught…
Sorry that you heard it that way….
Sorry that you are having difficulty…
When are we going to realize
Sorry is only believed when the soul feels it
Within we have a natural detector to know when it is true
And when it is false
I have lived a life accepting and giving, sorries
And in this life time
Short as it is
I felt the truth
And given my truth
I feel such sorrow
For all of humanity
Because sorry cannot erase the damage/the carnage
Still, sorry falls from lips with no remorse, just avoidance
I remember my grandma used to sit down and talk quietly with us when we did something we shouldn’t have. She’d explain how our actions hurt someone else, how it made them feel and asked how we would feel if it was done to us. She wanted to be sure we understood the repercussions of our actions, no automatic apology was expected. She knew we needed to feel it for it to really matter. I don’t think a lot of people take the time to do that these days. It’s just a reflexive “say you’re sorry” to the child without explanation. Doesn’t mean much that way. And then it perpetuates longevity for the behavior. This is a solid “got away from me ” piece
Thank you willow. I meant for it to be short and I don’t know what happened. But I agree with you. If you do not understand why you are saying it. It means nothing.
Terrific write Fia.
Sorry is only one of the many words that leave our lips without any real truth or understanding.
Thank you, Peter. That is the truth:))
good observational write. Well described. It is worth saving and recalling this write, for others too. A mantra to be wary of false words, including apologies.
Thank you Styxiam. It is good to remember.;))
Powerfully penned, Fia. Another excellent musing my friend. Amazing observation as always. Nicely done. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian