Taking Offense and Offending Others

    Sometimes we do it ignorantly.

    Some of us do it more than others.

    We open up our big, fat, mouths. Yup. I certainly do.

    Some jokes or thoughts or dumb words are better left unsaid.

    Yup.

    Don't do it.

    Don't be dumb, don't be mean.

    Be funny, but at the right time.

    Don't offend. Don't hurt others.

    Don't, don't, don't.

    

    But if you do: 

    Be sorry.

    Apologize.

    Be repentant.

    Or penitent.

    Be sincere.

    Be nice.

    Be nice.

    Be loving.

    And love.

    And forgive.

    And love.