Jan 22, 2004 18:18
Prompt 5
Forgive me father, for I have sinned.
My last confession was half past never, what with being Not Christian and Jewish and doubting your supposed son and all. In fact, we were the ones that nailed him to the cross. Well, had the Romans do it but what the hell.
Forgive me anyway?
What use is self preservation when you're dead inside?
Give me mercy. Forgive me my sins. My trespasses. My pride.
My inability to hold an erection on high holy days. For having tried.
Forgive me my vices and obscenities.
Forgive me my anger. My denial. Forgive me these things and let them know…
Those people of mine you've taken? Let them know I'm sorry.
That I could use their forgiveness too.
Mark Cohen,
from Rent (the musical)
The typist would like to add while Mark's answer came pouring out of him, she very nearly didn't ost it because she couldn't remember if anyone else had used the Confession framework. If someone did, GMTA and beautiful and wonderful and...immitation is the sincerest form of flattery and we did so utterly unintentionally and hope you take no offense.
Yes, I'm a paranoid freak. Thank you.