I Am A Sinner

I am half way to perdition,
far too late for redemption.
Of the seven sins that are deadly
at least three are deep-seated in me:

I envy my next-door neighbour
and covet his beautiful wife;
I lust after her well-rounded body,
too hot to handle for the likes of me.

I am a glutton for punishment,
and stoically suffer the consequences
for making a pass at that lady
which is an improper thing to do.

I feel anger at times, I admit,
and yet I'm far too proud
to acknowledge my wrath
and pretend to affect indifference.

I'm told my sins can be overcome
by applying the seven heavenly virtues:
humility, charity, chastity, gratitude,
patience, temperance and diligence.

© Luigi Pagano 2024