confession

Forgive me father, I see how in your eyes, I’m a splintered sinner. 

My fragmented personality is pliable nicotine and you’re a fucking addict.

My broken speech deviated miles from your bestseller script. 

I have arteries that bleed thinner-

than a child that’ll ever belong the way you desire. 

Forgive me father, that I’ll never love a liar.

© Mollie Mardel