Golgothan Gates

[judasmachine]

The gate tells me
To abandon all hope
And begs entrance
To my soul
And I stand there
Staring blankly
Pondering the
Consequences
Of having no hope
For it is all I’ve
Ever had
Hope for this sin
Or that salvation
Hope hope hope
Both misgiven
And divine
Both lost
And found
And now
They ask for
Me to disregard
the blanket
I’ve carried
In all my travels
Who is the landlord
That makes such
A ridiculous request
For even as they
Serve me flesh
Of my friends
And singe my body
Will I not hope
For reprieve
Or a drink of
The water of life
For if they wish
For me to live
On and on forever
I will hope
I will hope
To once again
Walk barefoot
Through the meadows
And to wonder in awe
All what lurks deep
Within the shadows
Or to once again
See her face
And with her
Keep pace
For they will
Have to turn
My brain and
My heart
To stop me
So to the Devil
Who presides
Within
I beg him
To do his worst
For until I
Once again sleep
I will remain
Within my heart
Forever free
And hope
Will always be
An integral
Part of me

Robert Demery ‘09