Pilate
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(11-20-2014, 01:49 AM)paranoid marvin Wrote:  Pilate
   Hands washed.
   Scrubbed.
   Think they may be bleeding
   (no blood, not again!)
   They're clean now,
   Clean I tell you
   Of that dread decision
   (out damn' spot - ha!)
   Conscience clear
   Adam's sin removed
   Once more
   (but not the Apple)
   Had I tasted forbidden fruit
   From the tree of knowledge
   Would I lie here still?
   (tossing and turning)
   Who am I to judge?
   What right have I
   To judge Man from God
   (or God from Man)
   Don't answer that
   Please don't answer....
I enjoyed this poem. I interpreted it as being about someone with OCD, who got to third-base and is now freaking out about it. Though I do understand that it's more likely about Pontius Pilate and his decision to give Jesus up to Jewish custody. Either way, it works for me. I think the structure suits the content well. I wish I had some negative critique to offer, but I don't. Solid piece.
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Pilate - by paranoid marvin - 11-20-2014, 01:49 AM
RE: Pilate - by Filíocht - 11-20-2014, 07:59 PM
RE: Pilate - by azure - 11-22-2014, 07:51 PM
RE: Pilate - by paranoid marvin - 11-22-2014, 08:31 PM
RE: Pilate - by azure - 11-22-2014, 09:08 PM
RE: Pilate - by Isaias - 11-22-2014, 11:55 PM
RE: Pilate - by jonatron5 - 11-23-2014, 03:08 PM
RE: Pilate - by lock1 - 11-24-2014, 03:38 PM
RE: Pilate - by calypist - 11-30-2014, 12:14 PM
RE: Pilate - by Beacherjosh - 12-04-2014, 11:43 AM



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