Ablution From Above Poem by Max Gatrell

Ablution From Above



My sins I wear like soiled clothing,
I stand beneath the rain, that I may be absolved.
Cleansed I am, yet with arms widespread,
I embrace transgression as an old friend.
Infraction Severe has recommenced,
I long for it to rain again.

Max Gatrell
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Topic(s) of this poem: rain
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Harrow, U.K.
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