Apologetic Poems

Apologize

It is not always easy to say "I'm Sorry". Our collection of Apologetic Poems will inspire you with thoughtful sentiments that will help you articulate exactly what you want (and need) to say.

Sometimes it is the bigger person who takes the first step towards reconciliation. However, saying you are sorry is not just about uttering clichés or other empty words.  It is about self-reflection, improving communication with another person, and learning to take their feelings into account.

Owning up to your faults is a two way street. The other person should equally be willing to self-reflect and forgive, if that is possible.

There is a time for anger and a time for coming together. Don't let the rift coming between you linger too long. When things settle down, let them know just how you feel with some appropriate words from the writers at My Word Wizard.



Perhaps our poets can inspire you to jot down some of your own thoughts of contrition. After all, there is no better way to bring closure to a disagreement than with some words of the heart. Give it a try and you'll be pleased with the results. Even if the rift is irreparable, knowing that you've done your best to contribute to the healing process is a small consolation.

We truly hope you can achieve some degree of closure by opening up and letting someone know just how you feel, about their actions and your own. It is an old cliche, but if things are meant to be they always find a way of repairing themselves. It is just as true for people in love, siblings, friends,  whoever you are engaged in a disagreement with.

It is our conviction that putting your ego on the shelf and own up to any mistakes or shortcomings will not only help to patch things up, but you will be afforded a tremendous amount of respect as a result.

Find a Poem that Lets them Know You are Sorry

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Apology Poems : There is no better way to express an apologetic point of view than with one of our verses of contrition written especially for you by the writers of My Word Wizard. We think these words will help you reflect on your own situation, and perhaps they may inspire just the right way to approach the process of reconciliation. We hope you find comfort in this very special collection of apologetic poems. 

Forgiveness Poems : In this stunning new collection, we explore the oft painful process of granting clemency to those who have hurt us, as well as the burdens placed on those seeking to be forgiven. The question of shall I or  shan't I forgive remains the existential exploration of our time.

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DEATH STOLE YOU FROM ME 
I've painted your name in the sky, but the wind just blew it away - I've cried and called your name - no letter or voice replied - I too have died inside, …

Heart Broken 
I gave you my eyes, You've stolen my gaze. I gave you my heart, You've stolen my heart beat. I gave you my day, You stole my attention. I gave you …

Dear Francis..<3 
Would you say "It's time to go?" If i ask you to stay for a while And when i think about it, I'm afraid life will be hard without your smile. Is …

Sorrowful Lonliness Like that of an Empty Room 
In the dead of night my heart feels empty the room filled with shadows of my sorrowful thoughts like empty rooms left to mask my pain, my loneliness …

Keep Us Happy God... 
The state of my friend Is known to me What my friend goes through everyday To me, is not a mystery. When our friendship broke My friend must have …

Sorry 
I sit here thinking I'm the one in the right When actually I'm the one in the wrong I know I can push you away And hurt your feelings I'm sorry …

Sisters Forever 
My dear wonderful sister Corrina, We have been through so much sh-t over the year and we manage to still be friends. You and I are like peas in …

Why? 
I wish I could find a way to please you You won't notice me unless I change I am who I am I can change, but why should I? You say Because more people …

I'm Sorry, Ok? 
I'm sorry, I wasn't there or you, When you needed me the most, I was feeling sorry or myself. I was being selfish, You were there when …

Sorry! 
I feel your upset and that you need death I say sorry for everything I've done wrong but you can forgive me I'm sorry that I'm not the murderer you've …

Saying Sorry 
I feel your upset and that you need space I say sorry for everything I've done wrong but you still can't forgive me I'm sorry that I'm not the friend …

THANK YOU 
As I think about my life I realize I was pretty lucky. I have been able to survive controversy most will never understand or see. I know they say time …

I Hope You Know You Aren't 
I guess I forgot to tell you, that you're the stupidest girl ever, and later when I hear you crying in your room, I silently hope you know you aren't. …

*!!There Are !!* 
There are mountains I climb high up in the sky There are roads I've crossed just to get here There are dogs …

Rain 
Rain races onto the porch hitting hard like Rockets rushing in a race to the glass. Rattling rain, rattling the window panes. The …

I APOLOGIZE 
MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER, I APOLOGIZE. FOR EVERY TIME I MADE YOU CRY. YOU ARE MY LIFE AND THAT IS TRUE. I WANT YOU TO KNOW I DO LOVE YOU. IN AND OUT OF YOUR …

I MESSED UP 
MY WONDERFUL MAN, I APOLOGIZE. FOR THE TIMES I MADE YOU CRY. I KNOW I MESSED UP AND THAT IS TRUE. BUT HONESTLY BABY I DO LOVE YOU. YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE …

Friends Again 
Friends stay together through love and hate I said i was sorry but i guess it's to late We were always happy but sometimes sad Through the good …

If There Ever Comes A Time 
I know you said not to call I know you said not to write You say you want to be left alone So you can start to forget about that night While I respect …

Darkness 
i fear darkness. i hear noises in the darkness. i can't get to sleep in the darkness turn on your lights. darkness fears light. ever notice how darkness …

Sorry For Being A Jerk 
I would like to say i apoligize I was a real jerk I hope you can not hipocrocize and we can make this conversation work You are very intelligent and …

apologize  
I need to realize that I need to apologize, for the things that I have done. I am sorry for all the pain that I did, I know you want to get rid of me but …

Decisions 
I hate decisions I always try to avoid them. I'd rather someone choose a really terrible decision for me Than me making a mediocre one Only because …

A Poem For Jasmine 
Where do I start To show you that I love you with all of my heart Nothing in this world is worth risking what you given Lets start putting God first …

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Sorry Seems to Be The Hardest Word Not rated yet
I wish there was more than one simple word To show you the guilt my heart feels about you. My insides are crying out My heart is shattering apart Want …

IF ONLY!!! Not rated yet
Because life was never fully understood, a lot remains hidden under the hood, because of selfish behaviour,and taking life for granted, it's now become …

I'm Sorry Not rated yet
The two words I keep repeating; But do they really have meaning? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, But it's true... I can't find a way To express how sorry I …

R.I.P Tracy M U Not rated yet
If I could go back with the knowledge I have I would've been a real friend with your best interests in mind. Instead I was 26 and enjoyed your warmth. …

A Poem...A Prayer...Promise! Not rated yet
I've said I am sorry I'm filled with regret over the foolish things I've done and the unkind things I've said I now live a life hope and I pray …

A Close Friend Not rated yet
Close Friend A close friend I thought of you, I don't wish to lose, Sometimes we have different views. I had no right to act that way, Allow me to …

I Still Love You  Not rated yet
I hear the word's spewing out your mouth. But I don't understand what it's all about. You say you love me. But I know the words you say aren't actually …

I Know Not rated yet
I know Ive made this huge mess, because I was a jerk, I know Ive caused you so much stress, and now you think I'm dirt. I know I made a stupid mistake, …

I'm Sorry Miss Not rated yet
I'm so so sorry miss for getting your nickers in a twist so I am going to apologize and I know I like to dramatize in everything I do now it's time …

APOLOGIES TO TEACHER Not rated yet
I'M SORRY TEACHER I'VE ALWAYS BEEN TROUBLING YOU AND I REGRET THIS VERY MUCH I'M SORRY TEACHER WHEN YOU EXPLAIN SOMETHING, I'M NOT ATTENTIVE IN …

Forgive Me Step Sister Not rated yet
Remember when we were small We always would laugh and play But now we have grown so tall We are angry with each other nearly everyday. Just because …

Shall I be Sorry? Not rated yet
Looking within your windowpane I could not help but to surrender your song encompassed me from every direction and my heart is sorry never felt invited, …

END OF Life as I know it Not rated yet
Am I STUPID or just plain feeble minded? To throw away everything God handed me My Happiness, my love, and my family All I every wanted to do …

Fallen Not rated yet
Sorry that I couldn't catch you Sorry that I let you fall Sorry that you hit the ground hard And you're not sorry at all

Sorta Sorry Not rated yet
I'm sorry that I'm different I'm sorry that I'm strange I'm sorry that I'm completely insane And crazy and deranged I'm sorry I don't have your sense …

Good Byes Are Not Sweet Not rated yet
I hope that you're sorry for the way you treated me Because I'm not really sorry that I had to leave It's just that every single time you beat me All …

You <3 Not rated yet
I love you with all my soul and mind, I made a promise to love you forever, I told you I'll never leave you behind, and to never leave your arms ever. …

sorry im not pretty Not rated yet
sorry i'm not pretty that's all i say i look at the girl in the mirror everyday i think she's ugly i think she's fat she doesn't deserve u i …

Soooo Sorry! Not rated yet
I'm sorry for the things I said, and for the time we lost; tears keep falling on my bed, all night I turned and tossed; I never meant to hurt you, dear, …

be strong Not rated yet
7 days to live most of the time people cry when the sight of death comes along but you just have to BE STRONG!!!!!!!!

Shall I Not rated yet
Shall i walk through the valleys of shadows of death Shall i fear no evil shall i be blessed shall i pick the passion rose and lay it on your grave …

How To Say Sorry Not rated yet
I have said it maybe a thousand times before but even in my ears it doesn't sound good enough is it my grammar? or is it my glamour? Teach me how …

Grandma’s Little Angel Not rated yet
Grandma’s little angel is what you will be called, sent to us from the wings of another angel, heaven has a kiss of blessing with your name all …

My Light Not rated yet
You helped me on my feet, When darkness brought the fall. My light you make me happy, You got me through it all. My heart is in your hands now, You …

Comfortably Numb. Not rated yet
As I sit here awake, I hear those words ring through my ears. I try to make sense of what you said, trying to figure out what went wrong. Through …

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A LOVER'S APOLOGY Not rated yet
Can I say I’m sorry and mean it? Can I say I’m sorry and you’ll believe it? Can I say I ‘m sorry and be forgiven? Can I say I’m sorry and know I will …

I'm Sorry You Are Angry Not rated yet
I'm sorry you are angry, I'm sorry and yes, it is my fault. I hope that you still love me, the way you did before, so your heart can really see …

A Life In The Day Of Zhari Not rated yet
I look down at you but up at all times I slowly kneel by your side I don't think I am ready for you to go you tell me its not your show Why, Why would …

I'm Sorry Not rated yet
I'm sorry I can't answer all your questions the way you want them answered I'm sorry I'm not beautiful enough for you I'm sorry sometimes I'm a waste …

There Is Really Nothing To Say Not rated yet
I'm sorry I'm not a better person I'm sorry that it happened that way I'm sorry that we can't be friends I'm sorry that I'm sorry I wish it had …

MY APOLOGY Not rated yet
I want to say I am so sorry Before I have done a wrong Wrongs are not always recognized Until we sing the moaning song I am so sorry,will you forgive …

I'm Really Sorry Not rated yet
I am really sorry I didn't know what I was doing I acted blindly And now I'm dying on the inside I just wish I could rewind life a few hours Because …

Remain Together Not rated yet
When the words came from our mouths It snapped in half like a twig My heart But I can never take back what I said So I should have never said it At …

Please Forgive Me Not rated yet
I'm Sorry I wasn't enough, When times were harsh, When times were rough. But Remember, Whenever I'm acting like a blister, I'll always love you like …

A Day's Weight Not rated yet
It was the kind of day Where dreams are weights dragging down your soul a day for shooting targets trying to climb out of the hole Tom always …

INSECURITIES' Not rated yet
Good day FB family- why the Hell' am I calling you family you weren't there when I needed suckling... a hug from a sudden death... or a stubborn child's …

forever Not rated yet
from the day i met you my life changed. you my best friend. every time i close my eyes i think of you. i got you, you got me forever. i never knew what …

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