Penance

A pilgrimage I embark

To absolve my past sins,

Oblivious to the world’s remarks,

I bear a burden, to the cross akin

 

A choice that I’m making

The accusation was thrown,

My life I am forsaking,

But transgressions I have to atone.

 

A pathetic life I lead,

There is not a moment of respite,

To others’ fuel I feed.

While mine, I deplete

 

What a twist of fate it is,

Is it the curse of destiny

The fear is my disease

Is it my unfortunate legatee?