The water was so clear, the sun so warm,
She kissed me suddenly and was kissed by me—
Lip kisses, that was all, and fingers clasped.
Mother Superior then demanding further
Will cross-examine her on how and why.
“To tell it now will mortify the passion,
Then when you make your general confession
To Father James, your mind will have found peace.”
(A good excuse) “What then were your sensations,
The physical joy, tell me, my erring lamb!