The door closes
Once again, I am left to repent my sins
The irons clamp about my wrists
Cold and uncaring, as is my forgiver
The whip falls across my back
Reopening old wounds
Searing pain engulfs my body
This time hurts more
This time takes longer
As it ends I know I am drained empty
My bonds are broken
I fall limp to the floor
My eyes glaze over
It is done
I am forgiven