My Confession

Forgive me Father for I have sinned
My actions have left me feeling chagrined
My fist hit his face, my knuckles skinned
Inner devil grinned, inner devil grinned

Because he deserved it, doesn't make it right
The remorse I feel, keeps me up at night
The anger inside bubbled and did ignite
My fist took flight, my fist took flight

I may be female, the weaker sex
High emotions makes me more complex
Only my words will now carry desired effects
This I truthfully vex, this I truthfully vex

I have never walloped anyone before
He baited me, I walked into his trapdoor
It won't happen again, this I implore
I'll punch no more, I'll punch no more

I vow to keep my inner devil at bay
Promises to myself I do not betray
If I get the urge to punch, I'll recall the replay
And duly walk away, and duly walk away

Sponsor ~ Drake Eszes
Contest Name ~	The Confessional
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 8:25 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again. How was round two? Did you knock him out?
Thirtyseven Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 4:16 AM
I hope I was meant to chuckle. Nice work.
Macfarlane Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Yes, it was meant to make you chuckle : )
Beaufort Avatar
August 3, 2013 at 7:09 PM
I think a little forgiveness is in order. One of the funny things about the human experience is that we sometimes don't know how we are going to feel about something until it happens. Whatever causes me to act out has always touched a nerve. I don't like being written off as inconsequential. I have acted out a few times. I least we didn't use a gun or a knife. It makes me believe that I have descended from more primitive life forms. You are very serious, funny and clever!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Ha ha very entertaining. Change to "keeps me up at night." you missed a letter. Very well done and entertaining.
Macfarlane Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Thanks so much Rick, glad you enjoyed, fixed the typo : )
Johnson Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 4:48 PM
back again windows 7 just shut me down :) updates etc... My wife would jump around shadow sparring when we had an argument, laughter came soon...great work here....
Manassian Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 6:03 AM
Wow! I seems like he was asking for it for a good long time. ;) Love how you worked this confession out for Drake's contest. :) You are so sweet and kind to me, Cecilia...Thanks ever so much!
Neels Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Stunning piece Cecilia.. I love the flow.. thank you for your comment early morning my time.. You made me smile. Hope you will have an awesome day :) *hugs*
Gabriella Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 5:18 PM
This is a great write! So honest and heartfelt. Great work!
Andresen Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 2:50 PM
- You ask for forgiveness so nice ..... I think probably you are forgiven. - Good luck in the contest with your well written poem Cecilia! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Hey, that was something!!! what a unique poem you came up with for the confessional. I honestly don't know what i could enter into this contest. I think it is right up the alley of what he is looking for and you said it so poetically with this poetry form.
Carrillo Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 5:02 PM
I like this. There is nothing wrong with punching someone if they deserve it. Thanks for the confession. I forgive you. Good luck in the contest... Lucilla
Kendrick Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Great topic and good use of the new form..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara
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