To Go Free

How did I get here? When did it start?
Time is fleeting, like a dart.

I was alone and then it appeared
Just as a sunrise so predictable and clear

It came as a wind so quiet and still
I hardly noticed…
How do I get out of here?

It’s like a web, spun so fine
I can’t find the beginning nor the line.

How did it start, what did I say?
I didn’t mean it… that was yesterday.

I thought I was safe, I thought no one knew
But then there it was in plain view.

Just like the headlines, blaring at me
On the front page for everyone to see.

It’s the deceiver who deceived
He made me do it and now it’s conceived.

No, it wasn’t. I must admit.
It’s my own ambition that gave me the slip.

I thought big thoughts only for me…not thinking of others
Or what things should be.

Father, forgive me….take it away..it is my sin…I must pay.

No, He says, give it to me..
I’ll make nothing of it for you see…
I gave my best so you could be
The one who does wrong ...but gets to go free.