A Moment of Justice

Yes, I have sinned.
Let the court dictate the punishment accordingly,
For here I stand as the culprit before you.

I confess
That not too long ago
I put myself up for auction,
And of my own free will
In the marketplace I made myself public
I even obtained a good price
But I was dishonest in my dealings.
For I held back a few dreams.
A few dark secrets, a few unfettered lies
I thought who has the time
To search through my soul and my heart

I wondered who would ever get to know?
How naive was I
Can dreams ever be hidden?
Could light ever be concealed within a clenched fist?
But the inevitable eventually came through
And here I stand before you.
Let the court punish me now,
I am prepared for your decision.
For yes, I have sinned.

The court proclaimed its decision:
Oh Sinner, What have you done!
All your dreams
Are no longer your property, You Criminal!
All the journeys of your fancy,
The flight of your heart,
The songs of the blood flowing through your body,
The instruments of your soul,
The power of hearing, your voice
Are no longer your property, Oh Criminal!
The tales of lovers' meeting,
The book of separation’s sorrow,
The flowers of your memories,
Your feelings,
All that you ever think and see,
All your moments,
Night and day, evening and morning
Are no longer your property, Criminal!
Those who bought from you shall now have their justice.
And now the punishment:
You are not allowed to die.
You are condemned to live!