I AM SO SORRY

I am so sorry, child,
I am so sorry,
I couldn't be bolder than you!
When you were left alone
Under the gun fires,
I was enjoying the football match
Under the fun fires!

I am so sorry, young boy,
I am so sorry,
I couldn't be defiant than you!
When you were trying to protect your sister
Under the bombardments,
I was recklessly chanting and cheering
Under the flamboyant confetti rains!

I am so sorry, young girl,
I am so sorry,
I couldn't be more decent than you!
When you were struggling against the harassers
In the dark corners,
I was thinking sinful things
Under the dazzling neon lights!

I am so sorry, moms,
I am so sorry,
I couldn’t be a more loving son!
When your kids were dying to hold your hand
On the awful edge of boom,
I was just ignoring my mother calls
In the other corner of the room!

I am so sorry, dads,
I am so sorry,
I couldn’t be a more man!
When you were watching around alert and ready
With no sleep in your weary eyes,
I was moaning and swearing around
For a five minute wake-up
When my father asked me a favor!

I am so sorry, I am so sorry,
I couldn’t be more satisfied than you!
When you were all saying “Thank you God”
For a dry loaf of bread and a cup of water,
I was just asking more,
Just asking more…
I am so sorry, so sorry!