Bless Me Father
"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose woman."
The Priest asks, "Is that you little Tommy Shaughnessy?"
"Yes, Father, 'tis I."
"And who was the woman you were with?"
"Surely I can't be telling you Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation."
"Well, Tommy, I'm sure to find out sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
"I cannot say Father."
"Was it Patricia Kelly?"
"I'll never tell."
"Was it Brydie Shannon?"
"I'm sorry Father, but I'll not name her."
"Was it Mary Catherine Morgan?"
"Me lips are sealed, Father."
"Was it Fiona McDonald, then?"
"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
The Priest sighs in frustration. "You're a steadfast lad, Tommy Shaughnessy, and I admire that, but you've sinned and you must atone. You cannot attend church for three months. Be off with you now."
Tommy walks back to his pew. His friend Sean slides over and whispers, "what did you get?"
"Three months vacation and five good leads!" |
