"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

This verse is running around in circles in my head

I hate when we argue and get into such fights

I feel bad about all the awful things that were said

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

A simple saying meant to act as one's moral guide

I know I should apologize - I genuinely want to

What is standing in my way is swallowing my pride

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

This certainly holds true the other way around

Especially when I feel hurt, I appreciate a simple hug

I know exactly what I need to do for you deep down

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

Now I mentally imagine myself in your shoes

I am attempting to see myself from your point of view

For my actions, my words - there was no excuse

No matter how provoked I may have felt,

No matter what you may have said to me first,

I apologize for my behavior - unacceptable it was

There was no excuse for the way in which I cursed

I love you too much, care about you too deeply

To play this game of who will be the first to cave

Life is too short and yesterday is history

Let us start fresh - for this is a brand new day

Please accept my apology and let us move on

Whether you'll apologize as well I haven't a clue

But this verse is running around in circles in my head:

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"