In Confession Today

In confession today What will I say In confession today? That I didn’t pray – How long will you stay In confession today? What will I say In confession today? That I left my rosary beads at home To benediction I didn’t come – Ah curse you! How long will you stay In confession today? What will I say In confession today? I forgot my Hail Mary- I don’t like him – he’s scary! How long will you stay In confession today? What will I say In confession today? I didn’t take off my hat- Well fancy that! I think this amadan Will stay all day in confession today What will I say In confession today? Perhaps the question is – Will I have my confession today? That eejit is still yapping on- Going – going – gone! He’s been there For ten minutes at least Just prattling to the priest I think there’ll be No confession today- This chatterbox Has booked his seat In the confession box At last he’s coming out- What’s this all about? He’s still blathering! Will he ever give over? At last I can go in And get penance for my sin But that cretin Has made me forget What I should say In confession today 4.1.15