Only Human

I’m sorry that my teeth are missing,

sorry I’m not quicker on the uptake,

Regret not being faster with wit,

or that I miss something if distracted.

After all, I’m only human.

I’m sorry that I don’t have more money,

sorry my car is not aging very well.

Sad that my job occupies a menial slot,

and I can’t go on expensive vacations.

After all, I’m only human.

Sorry for any insults or slights given,

Sorry if I’ve made anyone feel bad,

or inferior, or left out or any negative thing;

sincerely regret that I’ve come to hurt others.

But please understand, I’m only human.

Sorry if my house is little, in need of repairs,

Sorry if my yard doesn’t always measure up.

Sorry if my wardrobe is years out of date,

sad with regret that I can’t always relate.

The only excuse I have is that I’m an imperfect human.

But I am so grateful for those who forgive me

for any slights or insults given, and stay by my side.

Very grateful for the luxuries I have, and for my cat.

Grateful for a steady income, and a comfortable place;

I am far better off than many other human beings.

Please accept these apologies, and appreciation too.

For I am lucky to have some friends, that special few

who overlook my deficiencies and accompany me,

as we travel into age’s far boundaries together.

We are still alive together, us determined humans.

Onward into the third decade of the 21^st century we

will walk, hobble or struggle. The sights ahead

promise to be amazing, or at least not at all dull.

(ADD:  Saw this snippet on a billboard today:

             "You are Human,
               you are loveable,
               you are strong;
               That is enough."