Apologies

A poem I once wrote to try and negotiate peace with my in-laws.

You come from one place

I come from another.

The things we both do

seem to dig at each other.

I don't understand you,

you don't get me either.

We both ask who's right.

The answer is neither.

Love is not angry,

it doesn't hold grudges.

We're both feeling hurt

but neither one budges.

I'm writing this poem to take the first step.

I'm sorry for getting us into this mess.

The things that I've said

I sincerely regret

And I wish things could be

like they were when we met.

I don't like to hurt you,

but I am hurt, too.

I strive through each day

just trying to get through.

This peace we both seek

can't be found alone.

Mutual effort from both 

must be shown.

I'm willing to try now

if you're willing, too.

Let's both try to see

from a new point of view.