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My apology

November 30, 2009
By bloopybop BRONZE, Maggot Rd, Michigan
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This is just to say
I’m sorry for taking your gum today.
it was just so tempting,
with its mouth-watering fruity scent
and scrumptious tropical twist flavoring,
I had to grab a piece,
coincidentally, it was the last piece.

So how should I repay you?
I have no gum to give,
or money to spare,
but I sure do have a lot of love,
will one hug make you forgive?

Don’t worry; you’re not the only victim,
there have been plenty others,
just ask them,
I’m their public enemy
number one.

© Torey B., McLean, VA

The author's comments:
This poem was inspired by the poet William Carlos Williams. He created the first "This is just to say..." poem, and his light-hearted, yet somewhat sympathetic poetry gave me the idea to write my own form of an apology poem.
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falling-rain GOLD said...
on Dec. 25 2009 at 9:23 pm
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there is alot of love! i really like it!
LivingInABasket BRONZE said...
on Dec. 23 2009 at 3:44 am
LivingInABasket BRONZE, Birmingham, Other
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I reckon that would make us all public enemies...hm. Good work!