Doctrine

Somewhere deep within lies

Certainty that damage comes from sin

Well. Maybe that's too harsh

That injury is outward manifest of

Inward flaws

Each tear, each stitch a

Measure of the gap between

My ego and my tiny universal role

In this thesis

Healing equals

Absolution

Therapeutic grace

Concrete proof that

Nothing is beyond

Forgiveness

Redemption promises I can be

Mended and made whole,

and strong

With patience and

Humility

And penance in the gym

Benediction is when

All the pieces work