Oh my god,
Forgive the blood on my hands,
Forgive the blood on my lips.
I am tainted—oh my god, I didn’t write “God” with a big G.
Oh my GOD,
Forgive the blood on my hands,
Forgive the blood on my lips.
I am tainted, stained, and twisted.
I ask for your love once more.
I promise I won’t do it again,
I won’t live in sin.
I’ll sing a symphony slowly,
So you can love me properly.
I have fallen, rotten,
An apple forgotten.
I’m moldy, filthy,
Green fuzz with small worms eating my core. An apple falling apart,
Luscious red becoming wrinkled papers,
Like the veins on my mother’s neck when she yells
That I am a sinner.
Danie Maxelus, a fourth-year English student and dedicated advocate for women’s rights, is a black immigrant Haitian woman with a profound passion for writing and reading. Danie Maxelus developed an interest in Carleton University’s writing program when she immigrated to Canada, and as a student, she continues to pursue her passion for writing. Beyond academic pursuits, Danie aspires to contribute to the university community through her advocacy, seamlessly integrated into her writing. Enclosed are three pieces that showcase her creativity and commitment to storytelling, the first is Ancestral Song. The second is The Story of my Fall. And last, The Prayer of a Sinner. Despite lacking prior published works, she is enthusiastic about learning and evolving as a writer within the Carleton community.
