"Why do you Write?"

[jaded_believer]

Even though I love
the practice of Confession
for putting a human face
on forgiveness,
I have never had a faith
that could say,
"Bless me father,
for I have sinned,"
and then just accept it
when the priest says,
"You are forgiven, my son."

I have a faith
that just has to hope
that the penance
will be enough.

Comments

[venusinblue]

I like this.

[jaded_believer]

on that 4th line, does "mercy" fit the rhythm better?

[venusinblue]

I think a two syllable line is too short. But I don't know which is the more correct term for confession.