fingers entwined in purple prophecy

fingers entwined in purple prophecy

i resurrected you in my will,

the one written before we met

as i walked up that long path

to where my cross looked me in the eye

said you would nail me to your heart

and i would willingly surrender ---

hanging mine upon yours

for three days in eternity's arms

and together we would move all obstacles

ascend toward amethyst passion

just before the beautiful rain came

to wash away the blues of each other's past.

even if our better judgment

doubted we could bring love back to life.

erin-cilberto

3/26/16

Reviews

[Dalton]

I wonder if Jacob's usage of 'will', is a meant as a legal document, or as the existential will (instinct, drive)...

If a comma, and space, was used in the final stanza, it would read differently.

"Even if our better judgement doubted,
We could (still) bring love back to life."

Perhaps this is besides the point.

Salute,
D

[Cryingkate]

Hello Dalton
My take on the use of "will" pertains to a Spiritual contract made before birth and provoked again through prayer as he is suffering now on the cross of separation. Your question is a good one and one I asked myself.

[Zugzwang]

Wow. I really enjoyed reading this one, J.
And the fact that it speaks to the fact that it's Easter made the metaphor really work well.
I stand in awe,
z.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Zeitnot,

j.

[gabrielle]

The mention of color purple and amethyst made me think of an "against all odds affair" and of giving love a second chance.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, gabrielle...

j.

[Dhaye]

Resurrection of love...

"If love is true,
no matter what happen,
It will still be me and you."

I love how you relate love with the Easter. Splendid!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Dhaye

j.

[highonwords]

i like this poem very much - you nailed it, jacob - there isn't anything much that i can say - but i devoured the poem with an unwavering intensity - you'll sacrifice a lot your life for love and hope the joy that comes from loving will wash away all the pain of the past - even if you aren't sure if you are the one for each other

my best,
steph

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your keen insights...steph.
j.

[highonwords]

you're welcome, my friend :)

steph

[V]

Nice write. "Amethyst passion". Interesting words, I like precious stones. (I even haveva sort of inherited collection of some). The last two lines read heartfelt. ...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i bet it is a beautiful collection...thank you for your words, Vanessa...
j.

[V]

It is. You're welcome.

[Nisreen]

well
thats beautiful

very

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words,

j.

[Autonomous]

As always I feel the true setiment and emotion you put into your work. Keep it up, your poems are great.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Z,

j.