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Created on: November 02, 2010
The words I said have all been spoken
Some promises made were sadly broken
For the hurtful things I've said and done
I beg forgiveness of everyone
Today will bring a fresh new start
I will not cause a broken heart
My actions will be clean and pure
Of these words you can be sure
I've tried to live by my new rule
I'm no longer nasty, mean or cruel
Past is over and present is now
The future knows my fervent vow
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