Sin and Punishment
Holy Mother. I have fallen out of your grace, I no longer hear your sweet voice I no longer feel the effulgence of your all embracing love I see pity, and sympathy on your face. My own mother My only mother, I do not seek pity Nor do I seek sympathy. But without your love I cannot survive. I am your son, and your son only. I do not demand your love. I beseech your love. For without your love, daughter of Anne, I am no more. Have I sinned. No doubt I have. Mother of my dreams, Mother ethereal I do not ask you to forgive me I seek not atonement I seek not absolution I seek not pardon Punish me. But my dear Mother Do not cease to love me For, Without your love I cannot survive.