The Bottom Line

Faith never makes a confession. - Thoreau

preaching the day

confessing the night

trying to get it right

wondering if there's another way

guess i'll be okay

as long as neither has anything more to say

with folded hands and unruly flesh i pray

together with a heavy heart and burdened soul i tip the scales and weigh

penny for my sin

ten for a dime

cutting to the chase

not a moment too soon

running out of time

finally arriving at

the bottom line

Author's Note

"Tom Hyde, the tinker, standing on the gallows, was asked if he had anything to say. "Tell the tailors," said he, "to remember to make a knot in their thread before they take the first stitch." His companion's prayer is forgotten." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

An awesome poem of deep introductions and introspection. May your spirituality keep liberating the soul.
You are brilliant 👏

[Pete]

what's right is right and what's wrong is wrong being able to distinguish and admit not always easy. thank's sami ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. You are welcome sir Pete. Happy 4th