Sunday, March 20, 2011

AN HONEST PRAYER

What penance must I do...
to regain my innocence?
Is is too late?
An act of contrition,
doesn't seem enough.
Neither does saying a rosary.
I built this dilemna.
I crafted it with ill deeds...
wrongful intents,
calculated crimes,
against what is pure and good.
Now I seek absolution.
But, I know not how to pray.
My prayers seem dishonest.
But, I am happy for my shame.
Maybe this is my penance.
To carry the weight of sin,
like Marley's ghost.
And maybe will come a day,
when I feel the light,
enter into my darkness,
and I will see the truth.
And all will be forgiven.
This is my hope.
This is my prayer.

3 comments:

  1. Bravo Rich. Tender, honest, heartfelt. OMG, Rich! You finally made me want to cry. Beautiful.

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  2. Thank god you didn't stay an alter boy...otherwise we would have no beautiful writing from you!

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  3. Thank you both...You are so dear to me. I thank God for the likes of you...Rich

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