Arise, ye more than dead!

John Dryden, Song for Saint Cecilia’s Day, 1687

it is my sunday with the kids.
we are going to the science centre.
i think they will like it and maybe
even start talking to me.

i was so angry back then,
so resentful. now, i have to live
with the consequences

and learn how to forgive
and ask for forgiveness.

we all have to.