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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

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/10/2015 8:25:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one again. How was round two? Did you knock him out?

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/21/2013 4:16:00 AM

I hope I was meant to chuckle. Nice work.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 8/26/2013 9:40:00 AM

Yes, it was meant to make you chuckle : )

Duke Beaufort

Date: 8/3/2013 7:09:00 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!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/11/2013 3:50:00 PM

Ha ha very entertaining. Change to "keeps me up at night." you missed a letter. Very well done and entertaining.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 7/11/2013 3:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Rick, glad you enjoyed, fixed the typo : )

Don Johnson

Date: 7/10/2013 4:48:00 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....

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/10/2013 6:03:00 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!

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/9/2013 6:54:00 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*

April Gabriella

Date: 7/8/2013 5:18:00 PM

This is a great write! So honest and heartfelt. Great work!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/8/2013 2:50:00 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 :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2013 6:58:00 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.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/7/2013 5:02:00 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