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I've written poems and plays
articles and essays
but I find on days like these
Most of the time
I'm a writer of apologies

In stacks and in binders
I've got requests and reminders:
that say "Do me a favor, if you please"
But none of it was done
and I'm a writer of apologies

Apologies for evenings of drunkenness
Apologies for the mean things I wrote
Apologies for ruining weddings & funerals
Apologies for missing the boat

I wrote invoices and checks
solicitations for sex
And often with additional fees
But there's no overhead
if you're a writer of apologies

My novel has met its fate
It's American but not great
And has received no inquiries
But you don't need an agent
to be a writer of apologies

Apologies for forgetting birthdays
Apologies for acting like a creep
Apologies for leading double lives
Apologies for secrets I couldn't keep

My writing goes on still
and when I draft my will
I know what your inheritance will be
for everyone I know
one giant apology
from me
'Cause I'm a writer of apologies

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from Songs of Advice and Adversity, released March 6, 2020
David Nagler - vocals, electric & acoustic guitars
Konrad Meissner - drums & percussion
Annie Nero - bass, vocals
Jonny Lam - pedal steel guitar
Stephanie Sanders - piano, vocals

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David Nagler New York

David Nagler is a Brooklyn-based musician and songwriter. His groups include As For the Future, Tape Hiss, and Nova Social, and he is the musical director for Wesley Stace’s Cabinet of Wonders.

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