Apologies From A 21st Century Western Man. In the midst of shadows in his sleep, His native land was standing here. But in the morning under whips, It bleeds. With a hot iron that burns the skin, Mankind laid down beneath his fears Blank eyes blinded by his sweat and fields, A past reign of terror, an age of gold. Perpetuate, profitable. The Failure of a civilizing mission, I wish I never.... Recall to yourself these injuries We left abroad without healing A whole nation down on their knees Through imperial atrocities We held our flags in these countries And raped their sons, oh yeah I wish .....I wish I never complained