Amnesty

If I repent my sins
and wash them away in holy water
will you grant me peace?
Must I live a life of atonement
in shadows of regret
in order to sleep at night?
How many apologies
must I offer out in the darkness
before you finally hear them?

Will I be forgiven
for all the times I said
that you were the death of me?
Can I be pardoned
for all the nights I spent alone
cutting you out of old photographs?
Can I ever really be granted amnesty
after all the things I have done
if you aren't offering it?

I feel remorse
when i think about you
whether you believe it or not.
This is an act of contrition
brought to life by this end
that will go down in history.
I beg for your mercy
so that I can live knowing that
my wrongs are cured by your compassion.

Reviews

[C.T. Bailey]

Powerful. The intended parallels to repentence provide a unique perspective for the reader into your thinking. This is a bit of a departure for you. I like it...I'm just not accustomed to seeing this side of you. Very introspective, very yielding, very soft and sincere. Just a spectacular piece. The first stanza......it is amazing.

Todd