Blame

Blame

On a fact finding mission, I traveled one day

Observing obstructions that got in the way.

I found, when I wandered too close to the hole,

I kicked loose the gravel and cankered my soul.

And, sometimes, I wounded some helpless one

Who hollered and scolded until I was gone.

"Forgive me," I offered. "I really am sad.

I hope to see good and put stop to the bad.

I know I've offended. I fell when I tripped.

No injury was intended, I'm sorry I slipped!"

"You really are careless! You ought to be flayed!

Get out of here mister!" But, somehow, I stayed.

The ranting and raving had gone to my heart.

I truly was sorry, but I still couldn't part.

I want to mend fences. I want to fix things.

I want to relate to all positive dreams.

I even am grateful for hurting and woe.

I accept of life's sorrows. But,

The Blame's got to go!




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