Act of Contrition
2025-09-27John Mortola
ReflectionLoneliness

Act of Contrition

I’ve wallowed in self-loathing

Long enough!

Long enough to understand

The truth of who

And what I am.

The self-indulgent drama meant

To show contrition

For the sin

Of being human

Has given way

To the joy

Of self-forgiveness

As I give myself

Permission

Again

To be

Guilt free.

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