I'm sorry I'm late mom, I had to stay a little late for practice.
The way she's so dramatic, you'd swear she was an actress.
I'm sorry I'm late mom, but I had to drop off my best friend first.
Mothers always worry, and she tends to assume the worse.
I'm sorry I'm late mom; I know you told me you were cooking me dinner.
She hates to see me losing weight, but exercising is why I've gotten thinner.
I'm sorry I'm late mom; I'm back in the car and no I'm not texting on my phone.
I don't like to hear her worry so she gets a courtesy call on the way home.
I'm sorry I'm late mom, in my rear view I can see blue and red lights.
I should've known better, I know you told me to fix my broken tail light.
I'm sorry I'm late mom, but the officer is yelling at me to open the door.
I'm not sure what's happening, but now he's telling to put my face on the floor.
I'm sorry I'm late mom, but honestly I don't know what else I can do.
I got out the car, asked what was it I did, and did exactly what he told me to do.
I'm sorry I'm late mom; maybe you were right, I shouldn't have worn this hoodie.
He asked for 
my name but I guess he couldn't understand me fully.
I'm sorry I'm late mom; but I want you to know I did what I thought was right.
But the officer said he saw a threat and emptied his clip, so I won't get to see you tonight.
- Paul Haizlip