I do believe
that I must
confess
but
without
repenting
for what I
do believe.

I don’t doubt
the pain
I have caused
to those
who choose
to say,
"I don’t doubt."

I doubt,
however,
that I can
ever change
that truth
revealed.
I doubt.

I accept
responsibility
for my actions
but I thank
God.
God has irresponsibly
accepted me.

I know
there are
those
who would choose
and have chosen
not to
know me.

I understand
that I am
one
who would choose
and has chosen
not to
understand others.