you are the one he loved

at break of day

yet

all of last night’s

laughter

and sharing

closeness

and oneness

are gone

clouds of betrayal

gather

love has been

bound

and taken

from our sight

fear grips

our heart

as we remember

His words

the Son of Man

must suffer

and die

the prophet

knows his time

and gives himself

without violence

for mercy’s sake

but we

what are we to do?

what are we to think?

where are we to go?

 what have they done to love?