at the foot of the cross

at the foot of the cross, originally uploaded by Pluft.

At the foot of the Holy Cross
You knelt
In the name of Jesus
you swore a great love

You swore, but didn't keep your vow
You pretended and deceived me
To me you lied
To God you sinned

The heart has reasons
that reason itself ignores
It makes promises and vows
then forgets

Following this principal
You likewise promised

You came thus to vow
a great love
but then forgot

Marino Pinto & Zé da Zilda

translated by Jason Brazile