favorite priest,
father Smith is out walking
along the path
across the street
from St. Bernadette's.
we stop
and chat.
we talk weather
and covid.
then someone walks
by with a small
dog.
you should get a dog,
i tell him.
do they allow dogs
over at the rectory?
he looks at me and smiles.
no he says.
pets are not allowed.
as he stares
into my eyes,
i feel like he sees my sins.
all of them,
which makes me
want to be a better person.
at least
for now.
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