Please understand that you are not God,

And I am not hesitant to be Judas.

Please know that I have asked to leave you,

and it is only my parents who have not let me go.

Please comprehend that I have already betrayed you

because you have told me to kiss you like a coward.

But understand that you are not God,

and I am not Judas.

Because I am not afraid of those–

who hides and sneaks a trembling hand under a bold voice.

And though you claim to know more than me,

you can never Know All.

Because colleges are inestimable.

All together, like a religion.

So please know that you are not The Messenger

and I am not looking for a prophet.

So don’t say that my writing is “too dark”, “too bold”,

and I should be happier.

Because you will not bring salvation to me,

and I am not a Sinner to feel.

Please don’t ask about old names I mentioned,

and suddenly try to keep promises you left in the dust.

Because I’m counting on you to forget;

I’m counting on me to forgive.

Don’t make me a lamb to your sacrifice,

Don’t use me in your game of chance.

I’m my own man because I can;

Because I was, and I am.

So please understand that you are not God,

And I am not Judas.