jesus didn’t die for your sins
you die for your own.
you paid all of your debts
but you cannot go home.
the father cursed the skirt for being short.
the mother cursed him for staring.
then cursed you, the competition.
the teacher kept your seat close to the board.
in hindsight, kept you closer to his desk.
the pastor brushed his hands against your back.
this is life in reparation.
Published on December 22nd, 2023
