High Wire

I graduated Catholic school,

With a profound sense of calm;

Never confessed to any sin

Or memorized a psalm.

If per chance there is a heaven,

I’m not sure I’d want to go.

It would feel so very lonely

Surrounded by no one that I know.

I’ve never been a follower,

Avoided every church or choir.

I'd rather reach the lofty heights,

Tightrope walking on a wire.