Pondering Destiny

by Eden Evergreen

Vash ponders his life and his probable fate as he wanders the world. Expressed as poetry. Some contain spoilers. NOTE: these poems are not in any particular order (such as chronological). Since each poem is self-contained, the collection is "complete." However, if more of them turn up in my head, further updates are possible. :)

36. Absolution

Things Vash may have pondered, at least part of the time, during all the many years when he wandered alone.

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Absolution

I walk away from a small town

And watch the suns go drifting down

So they can shine on the far side

Of this world's sandy deserts wide

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Today I eased another's pain

That helps me feel alive again

It gives me hope for tomorrow

As onward through the sands I go

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When suns sink low, I kneel and pray

For that young child I saved today

I ask for blessings on her life

That, henceforth, she'll see less of strife

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Words I'd heard through a church window

Come back to mind; my head bows low

A preacher claimed that in Your word

Is a promise I'd never heard

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God, was it truth, or did he lie:

"A contrite heart God won't deny"?

My sins, to me, seem too heavy

I'd no hope to find Your mercy

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I grieve and sorrow for my sins

And truly wish to make amends

If he spoke truth, then please forgive

I'll search for ways to better live…

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… And as I pray, a new peace comes

Are prayers still answered, 'neath these suns?

I thank You with a humble heart

This night, anew, my life will start

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I do not own Trigun / Vash: he belongs to the amazing Mr. Yasuhiro Nightow.

Author's note: the preacher Vash heard was quoting Psalm 51:17