A Scotsman's Word ........ For Marge

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James_A_Fraser
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since 2003-09-03

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0 posted 2003-11-20 11:51 AM

A Scotsman’s Word

I’ve wronged you very badly,
So now I have to be
Man enough to tell you so,
And do it publicly.

It’s bad enough when rudeness
Offends another’s mind.
I gave an insult to your spirit,
That’s the cruelest kind.

Because my thoughtless words
Have left me so in debt,
I’ll only ask you to forgive;
I dare not say forget.

In time, I hope I can erase
The anger I’ve incurred;
And I’ll never treat you so again,
You have a Scotsman’s word.

And I hope it’s enough. I hurt ye lass, and I want to make it up. I can’t guarantee I’ll never give hurt again, but if I do it won’t be this hurt, and it won’t be for lack of consideration. No need to brag what it was, you know and I know, and that’s enough.

                   Sincerely,
                   Jamie

[This message has been edited by James_A_Fraser (11-20-2003 07:23 PM).]

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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1 posted 2003-11-20 12:30 PM

Aye, Jamie~
You are a gentleman of the nth degree~
True apology graciously accepted and now, forward into friendship~
Thank you for this ... more than you can know~
This little Cherokee Spirit *hugs* you~
*Huglets*
~*WillowWhiteFeather*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
noles1@totcon.com

James_A_Fraser
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since 2003-09-03

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Out Making Anticlines

2 posted 2003-11-20 12:33 PM

That lifts a weight, dear lady. It truly does.

~~J

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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3 posted 2003-11-20 12:39 PM

I don't know which is lovelier... the apology or the acceptance... I just know that this thread touches me deeply... and that two poets I admire greatly have once again shown a tremendous amount of class. *S*

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2003-11-20 12:40 PM

Well, I do not know what this is all about, but I will say this, that was one hellova fine apology and one gracious acceptance by our beloved Marge!

~ and yes! Now onto friendship's road!

Blessings to you both,
Linda

passing shadows
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displaced

5 posted 2003-11-20 01:15 PM

a beautiful heartfelt apology, whatever it was for

A Romantic Heart
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Forever In Your Heart

6 posted 2003-11-20 08:46 PM

Its nice to see a public apology..a true man does so..this reveals his true heart!

~ARH

True poets don't write with the ink of quill or pen, but with the ink of their heart~

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 2003-11-21 08:47 AM

Your compassion is showing, James. Well done.

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

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8 posted 2003-11-21 08:54 AM

I’ve wronged you very badly,
So now I have to be
Man enough to tell you so,

wouldn't it be a much better world, if everyone felt like this, and openly admitted to who they are, what they've done, and really felt humbled and sorry for what they've done....it would vine honesty and a desire to see others succeed, wouldn't it?

Astounding poem, very warmly enjoyed.

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