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I Could Never Be a Catholic

November 24, 2014
By kgoettsch GOLD, Browns Summit, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"I'll love you until the last moon rises."

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I could never be a Catholic

praying on the rosary beads

going to Mass on Sundays

and Confession after that

 

I could never be a Catholic

confession scares me enough

too many secrets, too many thoughts

it's like I'm drowning, never to come up

 

I could never be a Catholic 

you have to speak you're faults

if I never say them, they might be false

but saying them gives the breath of life

 

I could never be a Catholic

too scared of what's inside

too frightened to bring my demons to life

too proud to admit I'm anything but strong

 

I could never be a Catholic

Father, forgive me, for I have sinned

© Ricky P., Natchitoches, LA

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