Forgiveness

Forgive me Father, for I have lived these years apart with silent heart that beat so quiet in defeat Unheard, unseen neath face serene; the face you'd come to know and loved, your son Forgive me Father, for I've denied in word, in deed to serve one's need so near and yet so far away Unsaid, unasked behind the mask; the veil you'd shown alone to me, your son Forgive me Father, for I have judged both mind and man more righteous than a mortal has a right to be Untrod, unknown and all alone the path you'd walked ahead awaits, your son