POETRY

Absolution

By Jessica Day
A tattooed arm rises from a field of golden flowers, reaching towards the sky, fingers extended.
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Absolution

Tattoo my sins across my arms.
Turn to my chest
When words continue
And wingspan ends.

Write the story of my crimes,
The why, and when,
And who was hurt–

And what I lost–

I’ll bear these marks
Through my death.
Ink them deep,
So when they extract bones
From pitch bogs,
They’ll know, 
But not too well.

Though you forgive, 
You won’t forget,
So I dare not plead–

Absolve me, please.

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Jessica Day

Jessica Day

United States of America

Jessica is a digital marketer and writer with a keen interest in exploring human behavior. When she’s not writing or reading, she dives into unique adventures like acroyoga and armored combat, finding inspiration in the unexpected. Her background in media and fascination for psychology inform her thoughtful approach to both writing and life. She holds a Master of Science in Media Management from The New School. Jessica lives with her husband and their very chonky bunny, Luna.

Website : medium.com

Editorial Acknowledgments

Thank you to Jarrod Wetzel-Brown for their inspired edits on the piece.

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