repentance

i will
endure
self-inflicted wounds
and have dogs lick my scars
as my body lay flat
frying under the under
the sun

i will
plead
for all the gods
to hammer me with punishment
and all the demi-gods
to spite me
with laughter

i will
feel pain
and i promise to feel
a more painful pain
than what you feel
or have felt in
your life

this will be
my penance
to atone for my sins
i will endure
i will plead
i will feel pain
then i will have some more