same old

i walk up to the church and peek

inside,

it's been awhile.

father smith sees me and comes

rushing up

to give me an uncomfortable

hug.

so good to see you, he says.

come in come in.

i'm just passing through, i tell him.

was walking by

and thought i'd see what's up.

same old, he says. same old.

sins, repentance, rinse and repeat.

you know how it goes, right?

yup. i tell him. yup.