I Apologize

I apologize but for what I do not know
And my standing with some 'twould seem at a low
'Twould seem I hurt their feelings with my pen
But in the game of life one has to lose to win.

I apologize but to me it doesn't make sense
To think some of the harmless verses I write cause offence
I've lost some friends and such is life they say
Though they were never my friends anyway.

I apologize to every Tom, Joe, Jill and Dave
Lets hope they don't take their grudges with them to the grave
And though they do not accept my apology
Of any guilt I've felt I now feel free.

I apologize for what it now is worth
If with my verses feelings I have hurt
But I've known insult had no sympathy
If you give you take that's how it ought to be.