.
Blood dripping slowly
each cut an accusation
of the harm
I’ve allowed.
There can be no
redemption until
the dues have been paid
in full.
When the veins
have alas run dry,
shall the atonement
finally commence?
Think I’ll strive for the
Lord’s forgiveness,
His is far fairer to earn.
09.14.2014 ©K. M. Scheuer.