Betrayal

I feel the kiss of Judas.

His lips are warm and soft.

I knew why he had come
the moment he entered the garden.

"There is nothing you can do
to make me hate you..."

You are still sobbing,
but tears will never stop the pain
or change the story.

Judas tries to close his eyes,
but he can't rid his mind
of the silver pieces.

He begs the system
to forget his sin.

He is refused.

"I've imagined the worst;
please, just tell me now,
so I can feel the wound."

Still, you cry
and claim it's worse.
My dearest friend,
you know nothing but regret.

"I never ment to hurt you..."

The body is cold.
The noose is tight.
They say this land is cursed.

Shall I rise again?
Will I see the light of day?

"Father, forgive them
for they know not
what they have done."

"I love you still."

Do you believe
that love can conquer all?

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