Hair Shirt

Hair Shirt

I cheated just a little bit at Lent.
My hair shirt featured artificial hair.
What’s the cause of angelic discontent?
I cheated just a little bit at Lent.
To discipline it’s easy to consent.
But follow through? At times the strength’s not there!
I cheated just a little bit at Lent.
My hair shirt featured artificial hair.

–Tom Riley

Humble Penitent

Humble Penitent

 

 

 

 

 

To the priest who will not understand,

He confesses his greatness.  As planned,

     He receives absolution

     Without stated dilution.

Ah, his brilliance can only expand!

 

 

 

 

 

–Tom Riley