Curtis Johnson Poet Prose Poetry

Barabus 2

I know that it is not possible, but if I were given
an audience with Barabbus, I can imagine that
he would say the following:

You wonder if I became a Christian
You think that I may have been killed
in my continued pursuit of revolution
As with everyone else, I will give account
for the choices that I made.

So, take me now as you found me in
the Biblical record--a pardon criminal.
Please. Neither idolize nor condemn me.
I disappeared in the dark night of silence.

Whether or not I ascended into the light
of God or descended further into my
revolutionary causes, for now, that matter
will remain a mystery.

Nevertheless, this much is certain:
Neither history nor tradition. can unvell
what God has hidden.

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Miguel Gomez May 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM i like how you tie in the duality of the various conflicting viewpoints of barabbus' character with the overall air of mystery. it offers an interesting read.