Confession

I have found myself afflicted,
Torn by the talons of my mistakes;
The once warming light is fleeting,
Darkness freezing over in its place.

I have no ceased to displease you,
Steadily flooding your garden of joy;
My heart swims in tears of your anger and hurt,
Forever stained with shame and agony.

Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned,
Holding the burden of a blackened soul;
Shine your light with your beautiful smile,
Right my wrongs and make me whole.

I have taken your love for granted,
Thought I’d drink of its sweetness as I pleased,
Never doubting its endless renewal;
My spirit wailed when I saw that I was wrong.

Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned,
Sinking further with each foul deed;
Spread your warmth with a kind embrace,
Wash clean my soul, forgiven and freed.

I have pushed myself into a paradox,
Loathing myself with such intensity
As to re-ignite the fires of hell,
Whilst pleading for your love to drench me.

Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned,
Kneeling here, as unworthy as can be,
Heart and soul bleeding sorrow and remorse;
Absolve my sins so that I may forgive me.