The Confession

I did that!!!
I stabled the child
In his chaste, and kill his dreams
While he wanted help

I saw his pain flew
Before the wick act of mine
Felt his field of pain

I could help him from
His savage time under woe
But I show no love

I could make a spark
Of light made a difference
But I was too sloth

He wailed with strong pain
That I myself felt his wounds 
But I was still numb

He was a gold child
‘Cause of his youth or future 
Of change, the oil o’ it

I should help him ‘cause
In my times, I was in his 
Place, and eke hurt

I had all to help
Him, but I ignored him.
It was my dark eyes…

Whatever his pains
Were, I had the hands of pelf
For I show no clack

Thus, he died under
My sight indirectly for
People, but me – no!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 15, 2015 at 1:17 PM
This is a heartbreaking poem, full of guilt and almost sounds like it is all happening inwardly, however, perhaps it is all being spoken. I can picture a man sitting at the confessional saying all this...the 8th stanza is awesome. Keep up the great work! Always, Laura
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July 13, 2015 at 12:50 AM
CHRISTOPHER, Congratulations on having your poem featured this coming week. **SKAT**
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