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Confessional

"Hail Mary full of grace" These words you demand of me I sit in this dark box Confessing Crying Talking to a shadow Eyes that never meet Untouched by your hand You say my secrets are safe I wish to be set free Yet there is no relief This is a cold place A box The walls close in I feel no relief from sin You ask me to begin Forgive me father For I have sinned I have had impure thoughts I have done things in the dark The beast has left it's mark You sit there Do you understand You speak softly and demand Tell me more Tell me more Your secrets are safe Why do you sit there In the dark Separated from me Is it somehow easier to see I'm sorry It makes no sense The wall becomes a fence In the end we are both just men We will sin again Hail Mary's won't be enough Only God can forgive our stuff I will talk direct to Him Through Jesus I can begin His blood spilled for me Now I know I am free Redeemed Forgiven Jesus Sweet Jesus It is only him To whom I confess The one who paid the price He cleared my debt It isn't mother Mary Or a man in a robe Who set me free So I walk away Unforgiven By man Drakes Contest "The Confessional" July 13, 2013

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Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 9/7/2014 6:30:00 PM

I've finally managed to locate this one, you've posted a vast number of poems! the one in my contest dealt with child abuse within the church, whereas this one deals with the act of confession...I've always thought there is something a little creepy about the whole thing; the catholic church is full of ritual, some of it quite bizarre...you wrote this well, and I see it was a winner in drake's contest a year ago

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/8/2014 8:12:00 AM

I appreciate you seeking it out, thanks.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/8/2014 8:10:00 AM

In the old Testament when the people sinned they would have to go to the priests. The priests would sacrifice animals for the remission of the peoples sins, as well the chief priest would enter the Holy of Holies once a year to speak to God. When Christ was crucified he was the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Also it meant we can speak directly to Jesus (who is also God) we no longer need to go through an interceder.

Sean L Sanders

Date: 8/1/2013 4:26:00 AM

Poet, Excellent poem. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poetry I'm thankful. I love dark poems this is one of the best

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2013 6:42:00 AM

Thanks Sean, I never thought of this one as being dark.

Donna Jones

Date: 7/29/2013 3:35:00 PM

An outstanding winning poem Richard...congratulations

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/1/2013 6:41:00 AM

Thanks Donna

Len Gasun

Date: 7/28/2013 1:28:00 AM

Biggest congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Richard! A great and excellent poem indeed which i love and greatly enjoyed reading this afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing & again, congratulations!By the way, thank you so much for your invitation to join your contest. An honor for me. I'll try my best but i can't make a promise because of time constraint this time here. Got only 1 day break from school; but I will try ok. Thank you so much! love lots & big big hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/28/2013 6:48:00 AM

Thanks Leonora, you are a very nice person with a voice worty of being heard, I really hope you find the time to add a solo to this important topic. Thanks again for your kind words and visit.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/27/2013 5:04:00 AM

Richard never so well expressed. A superb write. congratulations on your excellent win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2013 6:38:00 AM

Thanks Connie, I am pleased this poem has been so well received.

Deb Wilson

Date: 7/26/2013 10:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this powerful poem...it's the truth spoken to God above that counts..not man 's place to judge..very good piece...love,Deb

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2013 6:39:00 AM

It appears we are in agreement, thanks for commenting.

Jack Jordan

Date: 7/26/2013 5:05:00 PM

Fantastic! What a powerful poem. Congratulations on winning. It's much deserved... Jack

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2013 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Jack, you are kind.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/25/2013 9:46:00 PM

Richard,; Congratulations with your win in Drake's Confessional contest. take care- LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 10:22:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/25/2013 6:34:00 PM

WOW... love it "only God can forgive our stuff"... great depth and conflict of confessional scene in a Church with great visuals... Congratulations on your well deserved win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Karen, it appears we are on the same page.

Skat A

Date: 7/25/2013 2:02:00 PM

Richard, good going in the -The Confessional- contest. CONGRATULATIONS:-) Have yourself a great day. >SKAT<

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 7:08:00 PM

You as well SKAT. Thanks

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/25/2013 12:04:00 PM

congrats on win Shadow x smiles

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 7:09:00 PM

Thanks Shadow.

Joseph May

Date: 7/25/2013 11:07:00 AM

very true and deep words Richard.....congrats on a great win

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/25/2013 9:15:00 AM

'I am the way, the truth and the life. No man may come to the Father but by me'.......' Pray to thy Father which is in secret and thy Father who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly'.....You have composed a born again Christian masterpiece sir...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 9:20:00 AM

Thanks Tim!:0)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/25/2013 8:46:00 AM

Richard....a confessional about the truth! WOW! I was so worried about your piece, and Drake liked it! :) I'm so so glad...and so so proud of you! :) Congratulations on this amazing piece!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, I feel very priveledged it was chosen.

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/25/2013 8:28:00 AM

I have pondered these questions, spoken so eloquently. Well done, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 8:50:00 AM

Thanks Carrie, my main hope is that my words do not offend as that is not my intention.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/25/2013 8:48:00 AM

Thanks so much Drake!

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/25/2013 8:15:00 AM

"Holy crap, Richard wrote this"...first thought after I finalized my contest and saw your name. The applied perspective in this piece contained such power & declaration. It is not often hearts scream this high to ones' heaven. Such a magnificent reflection of self & all around you. Congrats on your 3rd place win, Richard!

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/16/2013 1:39:00 AM

Thank you Rick, I've had this convo a thousand times and it's still interesting to get views. I'm looking forward to reading the others in this contest, Hope yours does well. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2013 6:23:00 AM

What is your thoughts on the subject Richard???

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/15/2013 6:02:00 PM

I'm not knocking your poem Rick, it's a good write for the contest and an expression of what you think. I do have one question though, something I've never understood. Without confession as u go, so to speak. What do you do, just carry the whole package along till the end? I am asking seriously. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/25/2013 8:45:00 AM

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/15/2013 9:42:00 PM

Read the lower Response first. Since the Father Son and Spirit are one talking to the Son is communicating with God and only he has the power to forgive and forgiveness can't be earned it is a gift. In scripture it states the only way to the Father is through the Son. All other paths lead away from God.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/15/2013 9:38:00 PM

No I pray to God directly. When Christ died the curtain separating the Holy of Holies was ripped Dow the centre. Previously only the priests could enter. This symbolized Christ removing the barrier to the father. Because of his sacrifice we can speak to God through him. He is now our Holy Priest.

Dan Kearley

Date: 7/14/2013 11:49:00 AM

You have seen the light! Great write my friend! Keep those words of inspiration flowing. And thank you always for your words of encouragement on my writes. :o)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2013 12:38:00 PM

Thanks Dan;0)

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/14/2013 5:01:00 AM

Great Poem Rick !! I have always held the same sentiments. Through God's Grace and Jesus' blood we are free to have direct access to our Savior-- the difference between O/T and N/T. Good luck for the competition.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2013 6:21:00 AM

Thanks Kim, that's why the curtain was torn.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2013 1:13:00 AM

wowowowow, you really nailed it. Drake should LOVE this.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2013 6:21:00 AM

Thanks Andrea

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/13/2013 7:16:00 AM

Amen and Amen....this is beautiful, Richard. Every word has a ring of truth. Wow...God bless.....

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/13/2013 11:07:00 AM

I do like how you ended it, Richard. Beautiful ending....Of course, your religious convictions shine through in this piece. I share them....May all who read this show grace and tolerance for your convictions that might differ with theirs! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2013 7:27:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, I rewrote the ending. So pleased it resonates with you. I wanted to enter the contest but for some reason couldn't come up with anything till now.