"The Apology" a poem

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The Apology

2 large doses of bitterness

1 quart of embarrassment

1 cup of light excuses

1 tablespoon of regret to garnish (optional)

Cut the bitterness in half, remove the extreme venom, and mash the sarcasm.  Put the sarcasm on hold and let it go with determination into a more tolerant state of mind.

Gather the awkwardness with the excuses into your heart.  When the feelings are in control, not paralyzing, combine it with the tolerant state of mind.

Season to perfection with compassion and persistence.  Offer it immediately, sprinkled with regret, if possible.  The apology may be e-mailed (optional).

by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens, 4-7-11

Todays daily Kell's poetry writing prompt is:  Find a favorite recipe.  Now write a poem or in the style of that recipe about a family secret, yours or someone else's.  I tweaked it a bit and turned it into something most of us have a hard time doing.