Application to Become a Nun
written by: Arshi Mortuza
Forgive me father for I have sinned.
The sin itself is the very intent
to keep on sinning.
I bow to no idols
and I won’t vow to self-denial.
But I feel there’s a drop of divinity
in even the worst of us.
At times I search for recluse —
And at your door I seek refuge.
You can condemn me
for smoking too many cigarettes,
or laughing when you utter “celibate”
But I’d rather be in a convent
than my own personal hell.
Arshi Mortuza has a deep connection with words, which is evident in her imaginative poetry and teaching English to non-native speakers. Her first poetry collection, One Minute Past Midnight, was published in early 2022 by Nymphea Publications in Dhaka. Her poetry and prose have also been included in various journals and anthologies across Asia and North America.
Latest posts by Arshi Mortuza (see all)
- The Ghost in the Mattress - August 31, 2024
- Application to Become a Nun - June 14, 2024
