Absolution

Forgive me oh my Lord,
for I know not what I do.
Mother turned her back,
whilst Daddy thrashed me blue.

So I kick and punch
and hit and slap,
each one in my wake.

I laugh and sneer
and spit and crack,
the fear in every face.

I'm a sensitive wee soul,
buried deep within this hate.
Full of anger, love and fear,
from a childhood that was raped.

Forgive me oh my Lord,
I despise what I've become.
Save me from myself,
please let me feel your love.