Hmm. I don't think it is actually asking for forgiveness, or that specific forgiveness is the point. It seems more to be asking whether forgiveness is necessary in a rhetorical sense; as though regardless of what happened the seat that judges it right or wrong is not the "father" addressed in confession. The final words, "To Shackle," seem to say that, whether the occurrences truly bother the speaker, the confessional and the need for forgiveness from society and god as opposed to from oneself for something so relative and flexible as morality shackle the speaker and hold back love and life rather than improve them.

As for the poem as literature, the capitalized words add a very interesting dynamic. "Unfaithful" is uncapitalized, setting it aside as mere flavor to the story and rhythm rather than a word with symbolic importance. The word "Trying" is capitalized by not "forgive" again putting the emphasis askew and putting meaning into question. "Life" is capitalized for it is rich and potent, and the many sins are capitalized: "Went Eagerly", "Spurned the Church," and so forth yet these capitalizations give the poem an ironic tone suggesting once more that the confession is more complex.

It is an intriguing poem and well written.

Wow, that was quite the confession. I love honest poetry. God forgives those who ask him, and repent. Repenting is the hard part, but he gives you strength and a way out of every temptation. The hard part is taking hold of that strength, and choosing the right way. He's there for you though, always remember that.

I like the way it has rhythm, if not rhyme. Nice!

Very nice. I could feel the heartache. Keep up the good work.

Much love,
Juliet.