Mistake-Marred Moments Poem by John Sensele

Moments teeming with mistakes
Couldn't hold my life at ransom
As reason raised stakes
In inventions that wouldn't blossom.

Moments steeped in illusion
Couldn't diminish dangers I faced
As I dabbled in delusion
Despite revered rites I disgraced.

Moments awash with wanton wishes
Couldn't spare me the scorn
I courted when I depleted fishes
From bays and coves in Capricorn.

Moments bereft of honour
Couldn't shoo away the shame I earned
When with open eyes I courted dishonor
Despite liturgical lessons I learned.