Guilt

three for the price of one .... or maybe a trikhu, who know's

Guilt

 

If guilt be a sinners pain

Let me sin again

Let me die a happy man

 

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If guilt is the price to pay

For feasting on sin

So my belly overflows

 

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If guilt be the price

A sinner pays then let me

Die a happy man

 

Author's Note

for those who seek perfection, look away now...

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love the made-up word "trikhu" . . . very creative. I also love your authors note . . . nice chuckle. Your poem reminds me of how (way way back in the old days) that pesky little guilt flag seemed to heat things up for some bizarre reason. The more we are wracked with guilt, the more fun we must be having! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

I have no doubt you are indeed write Margie.. thank you ever so much x

[Onlyme]

Sign me up toot sweet, Neville. Like this sound of this "Guilt" .

[Neville]

How could I not.. consider thy self duly signed up ...N:)

[Onlyme]

:)......................

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I remember reading faikus by you a while ago so reading trikhus now is a treat ;)
love the middle one the most. Seems like we all have overflowing bellies then lool

[Neville]

aw congratulations.. if its a boy please dont call him Nev... (lol)... thank you my friend much appreciated as always... N x

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Lmaoo I thought you'd make a joke out of that! Hahah :P
You're welcome, Neville :))

[Neville]

okay..call him Nev then .. x

[Lyn Anderson]

Guilt should only be reserved for the truly guilty, yet psychopaths escape its grasp.
I like this format.

[Neville]

yes damn it.. you are write again.. cheers to ya :)

[sette]

if this is a perfect place then perhaps guilt will just perish just like the sand in the desert be blown by the wind and nothing comes back.. one finely written poem.. absolute perfection..

[Neville]

now wouldn't that be just perfect.. bless you sette :)

[Mrudula Rani]

Neville, you should get trikhu patent pending. This is beautiful and very original format, soon it will be copied by many!
That pesky conscience, constantly keeps tabs on every little guilty pleasure!! As long as the prince is only guilt and no harm done to any one .... and life is too short to waste on guilt.

[Neville]

Morning M my luverly friend & true.. yes, that pesky conscience has a lot to answer for.. and I do agree entirely with the idea of 'as long as no one gets hurt etc etc.. life is indeed too short to waste on guilt.... Neville:) x

[Mrudula Rani]

Your wonderful words are truly delightful, my friend. Hope you had very good day.

[Neville]

not too bad M thank you, hope your day shone and was full of inspiration..

[Samuel Dickens]

I guess this is why I'm never overly happy. (Nor am I overly sad) I scour my life history for wrongs I've committed and attempt to make amends for each transgression. Living with guilt, I cannot do. For those who can, I have no doubt that life, for as long as it lasts, will be a blast.

[Neville]

Nothing worse than a guilt trip.. bless ya sir.. a much appreciated visit and true... N:)

[lightsong]

I bow my dear dear gentle wise friend, I bow for You've glowed here like never before, for Your soul is shining brightly like a star in the middle of the sky, almost my tears they almost flew, because away in the depths of Your statements a true wise warrior speaking out loud his words, with courage, confidence and belief. I always say (from my own perspective) it's easier to forgive others than to forgive our own-selves, and it might take years to do so, and if we allow it, it will eat our spirits too. and if I'm a sinner in/with Love... then please let me sin until my last breath.

great trikhu dear Neville, great...

[Neville]

I am blushing from the top of my head to the tips of me toes.. how kind is that my friend.. but I like it :) N x

[lightsong]

kind and true, and truly deserve it all x

[Neville]

I'm :)ing too, so I am :)

[lightsong]

so I am, I'm :) ing*

[Neville]

..............:)

[Crowley]

I feel guilty leaving an imperfect review, but if that is what it takes to die a happy man, I am on board...lol. This is an awesome piece and great social comment on human nature. Something that you always nail down with authority. Loved it!

[Neville]

don't ya just love a guilt trip.. specially someone else's .. cheers my god friend.. am so glad ya back.. you are back, yes.. I owe you plenty:)

[Crowley]

I am back from San Fran, had a blast. Went to Santa Con and Beach Blanket Babylon and hung out with the ghosts of the beat poets.

[Neville]

Amazing.. Love that place.. is the Bush Man still there?

[Crowley]

He is...didnt see him this time but heard some people talking about him..lol.

[Neville]

He caught me once, but immediately regretted it, my reflex was to punch him right on the nose.. turned out he earns more money jumping out on people that a lot of people make working down coal mines... Seasons Best to ya Crowley :)

[Riddhi]

I loved this..So true and I especially like your author's note..I can relate with it..Keep on writing..

[Neville]

Hey.. I might just do that .. many thanks indeed my friend :)

[Riddhi]

You're welcome...You are indeed a great writer..I love reading your poems..

[Neville]

and you, as always are far to kind to me.. but I like it.. thanks again :)

[Chris Shaw]

We are all sinners in one way or another. I would imagine everyone has at least one guilty secret. Feasting on sin until your belly overflows, well there is a lot of gluttony taking place here. I am laughing and thinking someone's had fun. Someone's gonna die with a huge smile on their face and no regrets. I am beginning to think I wish when my time comes I could die with a huge smile on my face :)) Just stopped for a minute to dust my angel wings. I like your three for the price of one. I feel I got a bargain.

Chris

[Neville]

I'm just feeling my way through the day and wanna thank you for the chink of light .... :) N x

[Chris Shaw]

Why that chink of light is positively gleaming. Leonard Cohen knew that didn't he?

Chris

[Neville]

he bloomin well did.. tis the only fridge magnet allowed in me kitchen :)

[Chris Shaw]

A wise choice and a wise message :)

[Gee]

" We all have at least one guilty secret "....tut, tut, not me young Mrs Shaw, I have none :))

[Chris Shaw]

There are secrets and secrets Gee. I am only guilty of pinching the last two chocolate digestives and not owning up to it:))

[Gee]

Hmmmm, did once let my house to a taxi driver and his lady and ended up as her lover !!! But apart from that

[Neville]

I'm only just about to consider forgiving ya for that you brute..

[Neville]

Thanks again our Chris.. N