Delayed Justice

Forgive me, Lord, when I should err today It is my bent, how well we know, I stray; It is natural to me. I understand you see Me as you desire me to be, for apparently, I had not the courage for what I should be. I seek your forgiveness after the fact For discipline I obviously severely lacked When I considered not your plans for me, I had not the courage for what I should be I only did what most pleased me. If someday I stand before the bar of justice All mediation aside -- just the two of us I shall, of course, plead I did the best I could Fully aware of a plethora of choices for good Neglected, I chose against the paths I should.