Confession

Guilt is Powerful

Confession

On this Day of Shame,

I do not ask for respect but rather I plead for your pity. 

Pity me like Ivan Ilyich!

Pity is my selfishness,

Shame is my badge.

On this day of Reflection,

I do not ask for compassion but rather I pray for your sympathy. 

Sympathy for a confused child!

Sympathy is my hunger,

Reflection is my curse.

On this Day of Atonement,

I do not ask for forgiveness but rather I beg for your mercy. 

Mercy for a damned soul!

Mercy is my debt,

Atonement is my fantasy.

On this Day of Judgement,

I do not ask to be pardoned but rather I kneel for your penalty. 

Punish me like Cain!

Punishment is my payment,

Judgement is my yearning.

On this day of Retribution,

I do not ask for leniency but rather I apply for your charity.

Charity for the hopelessly indebted!

Charity is my necessity.

Retribution is my unattainable.