Amends

[The following song/poem was written over a year ago after some unkind words I'd spoken made it back to a friend.]

I woke up this morning with a heavy heart.
Tai chi and chi gong gave me a jump start
to look at my self with the critical eyes
that had fixed on my friends seeing only their lies.

I strive for compassion but lately I've failed
If I am a train than I have derailed
2 faced and angry is no way to be
when I treasure truth and integrity

I want to make amends with all my friends
Forgiveness is the way the heart mends
For reckless blame I apolgize
& hurtful names most unwise

Some how I forgot took too many potshots
& lost my connection with my heart
To feel is to heal this is my New Deal
I will not run away I'll face the truth each day