there are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. -c.s. lewis

by lina adams

it is easy to sit on a pew in a dress

utter an empty amen

bear a long-gone testimony.

all you have to do is lie

to everyone

who has ever looked up to you

ever wanted to be like you

ever wanted their sons to date you

ever compared their daughters to you.

just remember that you’re still going on a mission if they ask,

still only need a temple-marriage.

count out your future kids,

they’re all your body will ever be good for.

get ready to cook and clean

your world is confined to the walls of your own home.

but no one ever asked me

if this wasn’t what i wanted.

only a sinner could dream of more.

even if it was love

at the foundation

of my iniquities.

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