The Sorriest of Words

The Sorriest of Words

The cry she made
Was barely heard

Helpless
As a baby bird

And twice as hungry
Yet still frightened

Sorry might be just
Another word regardless

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Sorry is the saddest word that’s not nice being heard...bringing heartache and pain...wondering why did it happen did we lose or gain...and then again it’s not always the reason that ppl change ...sorry is often too late ...choices or fate??🌹

[Neville]

Couldn't hide the smile when I saw who was visiting... my missus thought it was her new aftershave..... Hope you are well me luverly...

[Robert Trakofler]

that's so funny you say that... I honestly dislike that word it is a generic catch all for insincerity but then again it is also a word that means something so if I say it its is cause I cant find the words to express my sorrow for of which is in fact a sorry situation:?

[Neville]

I dont imagine ya ever have cause to say the S word Robert … bless ya tho and big time for taking part :)

[barleygirl]

This is one fine example of how you can pick up a morsel of life & throw a precious few words around it, coming out with a powerful universal statement. This strikes me as a snark at all those people who engage in thoughtless behavior & feel vindicated becuz they do a great "sorry" afterwards (I did this for many years & felt it adequate human interaction!) You don't say it, but it stands to scream at us all the way thru: "Sorry" needs to be accompanied by an earnest commitment to do better (((SMUG))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Bless ya BG I'm glad you got this one and helped to pad it out a touch (STUFFs) fondly, Neville

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Nev.. “I’m as helpless as a Kitten up a tree... I get Misty just thinking of you”.
tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

Aw.. what a purrfect image you just conjured up for me Pat... thank you for visiting my little scribble and sorry for the delay in getting back to you :)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"Sorry seems to be the hardest word." Billy Joel from "Honesty" I'm not the apologetic or the sympathetic sort. I believe if I've done wrong I should make it right. And I believe sympathy to be just an emotional response from those who aren't offering to help. I guess I'm just more of a pragmatist and realist in that aspect. Now, let's find that baby bird a worm and a warm nest. :) I enjoyed the read.

[Neville]

and I am glad of the visit.. thank you Fabian. All Good Things,

Neville

[AJNJ]

Sorry is not always helpful when words cause more damage than intended. Sometimes, sorry becomes just another dispensable word.

[Neville]

absolutely..... & thank you Pestonjee :)

[AJNJ]

It’s my pleasure sir! You’re wished another great weekend! 🍻

[Neville]

…...…………………….. and it goes without saying, likewise

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning N. Multi layered thoughts here. I was thinking of Elton John's song, sorry seems to be the hardest word. I was also thinking it should only be said if you really mean it. A half hearted apology is worthless. I also focused on that helpless as a baby bird. I held a tiny Robin in the palm of my hand a couple of days ago. Fallen from the nest before it fledged. Cold in its half made vest. Your words reminded me of the sadness I felt.

Chris

[Neville]

that is a happy sad picture you painted my friend.. I trust no further explanation is required in that respect.. however, I do agree entirely with your view of the adjective sorry.. if freely given and truly meant, I would probably forgive most things … Neville

[Chris Shaw]

To forgive is one of the finest attributes anyone can have. Kindness is another. They both rank highly in my books.

[Lorry]

Speaking as someone who has a default setting of "sorry, I wasn't thinking" to such an extent, that in some quarters I could be officially recognised as a sorryologist, I do believe that you have hit the nail on the properly designated spot Neville. It is more than saying the words, it is the feeling it gives you of knowing you have truly messed up and are suffering for it. Not just sorry for your self, but for causing the wrong.
Saying that though, I also find it never hurts to throw on a pre-emptive sorry in, just to be on the safe side, just in case of emergencies.

Sorry. 😀

[Neville]

thanking you most kindly squire... sorry, I mean most magnificently and then some :)

[Ana Papaya]

So much comes to kind with this one and much to interpret.
A lost child perhaps or a runaway. Has me thinking.

[Neville]

If I got ya thinking, I'm a happy man … thank you Ana :)

[Ana Papaya]

Always a pleasure!

[Neville]

……………………… good to hear that .. ta :)

[Unspoken poet]

so true, very well said and put....

[Neville]

thank you ma'am and truly ... hope you dont mind me asking.. are you being frisked in that pic :)

[Unspoken poet]

No... LOL (that's funny)