Confession
I know what I must do
I just don't know
If I can do it
If I can take the vows
Oh, Reverend Mother
It was a very trying time
And I've learned so much
But now, I don't want to leave here
I want to lie to her
But I can't,
Not to the Reverend Mother
Please, don't ask these questions
I know what I felt
I just know that I couldn't stay
I had to get away-to escape
I knew I would be safe here
Oh, please, must you ask?
Because now I have to tell you
That I can't face him again
I can't face the Captain
I'd forgotten about Sister Margaretta
Am I in love with the Captain?
I don't know if I am
How could I be?
Oh, dear little Brigitta!
But he can't be in love with me
But his eyes.and his arms.
And I knew I had to leave
I like his eyes
And his voice
And his smile
I do like him
I don't know if he saw!
I was there for God
I couldn't have asked
For the Captain's love
I don't know at all
But I do know this:
I am ready to take the vows of
Poverty, obedience and chastity
Oh, why mention my parents?
Yes, they were very happy
Oh, I love the children
Very much, indeed
I have given myself to God
To His service
Oh, no! I can't go back!
I can't face the Captain!
How do I find it?
This life I was born to live?
If it is God's will
I shall go back
Good-bye.