Have you felt synchronization?

 This poem uses religious and symbolic imagery to describe a love that is intense, imperfect, and dangerous, yet deeply meaningful.

“As mismatched as we were. We were perfect…”

This suggests two people who don’t logically fit together—perhaps different personalities, backgrounds, or values—but whose connection felt complete and right despite that mismatch.

“Even Archangel Gabriel blessed us.”

Archangel Gabriel is a divine messenger associated with purity, truth, and revelation. Invoking him implies the love felt sanctioned, sacred, or destined, as if it transcended ordinary human judgment.

“Me and my red rose.”

The red rose is a classic symbol of passionate love, beauty, and desire—but also of thorns. This hints that the love is both beautiful and painful, something cherished yet capable of harm.

“Who still takes me to dark places where devils go.”

This line shifts the tone. It suggests that this love pulls the speaker into emotional or moral darkness—perhaps obsession, temptation, destructive behavior, or inner turmoil. The love hasn’t ended; its influence still lingers.

“Such is the incredible power and magic of love.”

The poem concludes by acknowledging love’s dual nature: it can feel divinely blessed while simultaneously leading one into dark, dangerous places. Love is portrayed as powerful, enchanting, and uncontrollable.

Overall meaning

The poem reflects on a love that was:

Imperfect yet deeply fulfilling.

Sacred yet destructive.

Beautiful yet dangerous.

It suggests that love doesn’t have to be healthy or safe to feel real or magical—and that its power can blur the line between heaven and hell.

Title.

Have you felt synchronization?

(A lone voice whispers)

As tragically mismatched as we were. We were perfect in every sense that even Archangel Gabriel blessed us.

Me and my red rose.

Who still takes me to dark places where devils go.

Such is the incredible power and magic of love.

(C)

Copyright John Duffy 

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