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ds_flashfiction2005-07-24 07:04 pm
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The Forgiveness Challenge by Janne
Humbly presenting a drabble (I think my plot bunnies have gone on holiday, lazy beasts). Praise be to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
torakowalski for her sharp eyes.
For I Have Sinned
He knows why he is here, how could he not?
He is a sinner, black as his reputation is white.
When he lies to his son, claiming not to know the reason he is forced to linger, it is simply another transgression to add to his tally.
He has also lied by omission: he allows his legend to stand unblemished. Pride is another sin.
He killed in anger. He is a murderer.
He abandoned his son.
Some day, maybe Benton will understand his reasons. But he hopes not.
He hopes that Benton never has to.
And he hopes for forgiveness.
torakowalski for her sharp eyes.For I Have Sinned
He knows why he is here, how could he not?
He is a sinner, black as his reputation is white.
When he lies to his son, claiming not to know the reason he is forced to linger, it is simply another transgression to add to his tally.
He has also lied by omission: he allows his legend to stand unblemished. Pride is another sin.
He killed in anger. He is a murderer.
He abandoned his son.
Some day, maybe Benton will understand his reasons. But he hopes not.
He hopes that Benton never has to.
And he hopes for forgiveness.