With a kiss I betrayed you
with a kiss I broke your heart
I left you alone in the garden
never realizing my part
a simple thoughtless act that cast
ripples in the waters of my soul
my lips pressed against your your cheek
then you watched me turn and go

And I�m sorry, Lord
so sorry for that kiss
so sorry for the pain I caused
so sorry that my lips
touched your precious face
before I left you in that place
and started running from your grace

How far did I walk
how fast did I run
how many lies did I tell myself
to justify what I�d done
how seldom did I trust you
how often did I hurt you
and before you even called my name
did you know that I�d desert you

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2000 �Iris Laureate-all poetry copywrighted
1999 � Sites by Starr
Came to read poetry