Sorry; it was all my fault
Even before I met the real you
All I saw was flaws
I had devised means to wheedle you
into the kind of person I’d want
One who’d check perfectly all my box
I forgot I had them too; flaws I mean
I was focused on yours I forgot mine was worse
You endured mine, but I couldn’t yours
Sorry for all the pains I may have caused
More painful is the friend that I’ve lost
I am not saying we become friends again, but
I hope you forgive all I’ve done
I’ve learnt since then of course
To be a better person to the next friend I’d come across…
Significance
The poem carries a few significant messages:
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Self-awareness: The speaker acknowledges that they were blinded by their own flaws and unable to see the beauty in the other person. This emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need to work on ourselves before judging others.
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Empathy: The speaker recognizes that they did not show empathy to the other person and failed to consider their feelings. This emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in relationships.
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Forgiveness: The speaker asks for forgiveness and seeks to learn from their mistakes.
