Why does John
refer to
"the disciple whom Jesus loved"
and not name him/her?
John employs a literary device:
by leaving that disciple unnamed,
that disciple becomes me;
that disciple becomes you.
I...you...
recline on Jesus' breast,
cheek to chest,
feeling his warmth,
the rise and fall of his breath.
Listen to his heart beat;
let his beat
be yours,
his beat
be yours,
his beat
be yours...
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