At thirteen while preparing for Confirmation,
I was given the name Maria
Mary is what I meant, but Maria, Maria Goretti
Stayed as my Confirmation saint
Never heard of her
A year later, I watched a documentary on Fatima
Mary, please don't give this timid soul a message to give to the world
She agreed
But, what if it did happen?
What would I do?
Go to a priest, our family friend who thought I was flakey
Camp out in an adoration chapel, too fearful to face the world
See my psychiatrist, so she can adjust my medication
Maria Goretti, remember her?
She forgave her attacker
In return, he campaigned for her canonization
Could I forgive as Maria?
Or fall down the rabbit hole of depression
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