Absolution
Hanging by the skin of my teeth,
I am ready to quietly lie beneath
and confess to all my sins and lies,
Make amends ere I close my eyes;
Pray that my soul may rest in peace
where sorrows and shadows cease!
Randomling contest by Mary Oliver Rotman
Copyright © Abdul Malik | Year Posted 2015
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