Confession Poem by Joanna Pavlides

Forgive me Father
For I have sinned
Being joyful with life
Ignorant to death
Heart open to love
Head too naïve to sense hate
Hands too ready to help
Arms strong enough to carry others’ pain

Forgive me Father
For I have sinned
Living days as they should be lived
Not judging other people’s sins
Being humble and brave
Always ready with the other cheek
Waiting for the hit

Forgive me Father
For I have sinned…