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Barabas, Translation of Pierre Emmanuel's "Barabas" by T Wignesan


This insignia that Barabas be
Seditious and murderous
None so worthy as he can be
Bartered body for Jesus

Criminal, right down to genes
To our father of all is he son
For assassinating crowd he stands
Which acquits and absolves him

Just as it should be: the crime
Paid for by a price equal deem
Be that the blood of his victim
Serve Barabas to redeem

(from Pierre Emmanuel’s collection: « Les Jours de la Passion », pub. July 2011)

© T. Wignesan – Paris, October 13, 2014)
Copyright © T Wignesan | Year Posted 2014