On apologies

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I am sorry
If you got hurt,
But.
You are all too sensitive.
You should learn how to read me.

I am sorry
That you’re hurting
But.
That’s not what I meant,
Listen. I was just trying to say.

I am sorry.
That I hurt you.
I should have recognized
The destruction in my words.
I should have known
Your mind and history and body of pain.
I know now.
I will do better.