The Sorry Band-Aid Poem by Bill Upton

People apologize more than ever;
However, the sincerity has begun to ring hollow.
Today, apology is universal currency for harmless escape-
A 'get out of jail free' card used as emotional salve,
A verbal Red Cross blanket used to cover a mistake.
Politicians use apologies when they step on politically incorrect land mines
That have opportunities to drop them in the polls.
Hollywood uses them to appear remorseful when caught in tenuous moments
That seemingly have no other escape hatches.
Desperate criminals use them regularly while dressed in suits and ties
In court, realizing it is the 'moral' thing to do,
All the while hoping that neither their new clothing nor their apology will seem transparent in front of the judge.
'I'm sorry' has become 'Have a nice day'.
It is said at the drop of a dime and is worth even less.
It comes from repeat offenders
Who constantly look for easy remedies for bad behavior.
Set your alarm for the next apology.
There are 3 steadfast predictors to announce its arrival.
First, it will happen as a REaction, not an action.
Secondly, it will be involuntary.
And finally, it will not arrive until AFTER
The actor
Is
CAUGHT.