Is it too late now to say sorry?
A trio of poems
Speaking of apologies, I probably owe you one for that subject line. But I sent the entire “sorry” issue with nary a reference to the Biebs which I would file under NEXT LEVEL RESTRAINT.
(If you’re new to In a Word, welcome! You can read the “sorry” issue here. It’s one of my favorites!)
While I was working on that issue, some of my thoughts fell out in verse form, which I’m sharing with you in this here mini issue! Keep reading for a trio of poems.
Sometimes, “sorry” is used as a hiding place. These first two poems touch on apologies that stem from feeling insecure or vulnerable.
To round out the trio, a poem on what constitutes a true apology, and what it can accomplish:
(Pictures of hands are my favorite, apparently.)
Giveaway reminder!
Erin Moon’s brilliant Lent guide has 47 daily devotions in PDF and audio form designed to walk you through Christ's journey towards resurrection. Plus, there’s a playlist and daily piece of art to go with each entry. (If you don’t know anything about Lent or the church calendar, this guide also has the perfect primer for you.)
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Thanks for letting me drop into your inbox again this week! Let it be stated for the record that sharing free verse publicly has satisfied my discomfort quota for the week.
Gratefully, Jacey
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