by Robert - just a simple man - B.

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JESUS WEPT (John 11:35)

August 27, 2008 03:39 AM EDT

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WHY JESUS WEPT

©Robert Burnham

Daddy, why does Jesus weep?

He weeps for the addict living on the road

Her broken mind, her tortured soul

He weeps for the little lad abused

In a family of sorrow, a family confused

He weeps for the elderly that does not repent

Of a life lived in chaos and many sins spent

He weeps for you and He weeps for me

Because God's plan; we choose not to see

Mommy why does Jesus weep?

He weeps for the woman with an unborn child

Given to abortion, conceived in the wild

He weeps for the one drowning his sorrows in beer

Broken and beaten believing no one cares

He weeps for the disciples, not listened to

The deaf ears and all the hardened hearts too

He weeps for you and He weeps for me

Captives of sin but so easily set free

Lord, why does Jesus weep?

He weeps for a world lost and alone

For all the world's sinners who will never go home

He weeps for the soldiers sent out there to die

The ones never given a chance to even ask why

He weeps for governments full of corruption and greed

They think that power and money are all they'll need

He weeps for you, my child, he weeps for you

He weeps in happiness for your one heart true.

There is comfort for me in knowing that the greatest man who ever lived, could also cry.

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Comments: 35

Missy Cline Aug 27, 2008, 3:41am EDT

wonderful poem and pic!!

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Janet "Jax" B. Aug 27, 2008, 3:55am EDT

This is absolutely wonderful Robert. Wow!

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Jan S. Aug 27, 2008, 4:02am EDT

Beautiful poem, Robert, and I love Danny Hahlbohm's art.

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Linda T. Aug 27, 2008, 4:25am EDT

I love this poem and the art work is beautiful.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 27, 2008, 4:41am EDT

The art came off a CD I have and I didn't even know the artist's name. Thanks Jan. It is a good work.

Now, y'all go to bed! Or go find gerald's video through Gather Broadcasting - Good Stuff.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 27, 2008, 4:48am EDT

This one is actually dedicated to a little fella named Boo.

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Karen F. Aug 27, 2008, 6:38am EDT

That is not only a beautiful poem but a beautiful word shared so that others know that Jesus is still there ALWAYS, we only need to go to Him and ask. Thank you so much. Your faith is shown through the last one I read as well. We all need the reminders of what God in His wisdom and love can and will do...if only we ask.

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Shirl T. Aug 27, 2008, 7:59am EDT

so beautiful

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Rosa See Ya Aug 27, 2008, 8:52am EDT

This is something we all need to ponder. Great poem, beautiful message.

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.* Sandi * Aug 27, 2008, 8:58am EDT

Oh Robert, this is truly beautiful

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Freddy H. Aug 27, 2008, 9:20am EDT

i believe he also weeps for the horrible things that have been done in his name.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 27, 2008, 9:24am EDT

Undoubtedly Freddy, undoubtedly. Been a lot of killing in 'the name of God'.

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Dawn S. Aug 27, 2008, 9:39am EDT

Wow, beautiful job Robert! He is my comfort and strength as well.

Amen Freddy!

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Angela A. Aug 27, 2008, 9:51am EDT

They say that the rain, is his tears, refreshing the world, and making it clean again.
I believe that wholeheartedly, my friend.
Thanks for the lovely words, this morning.

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Lisa Frost Aug 27, 2008, 10:20am EDT

The fact that he wept is one thing that all people can identify. His humanity made our salvation possible. Beautifully written.

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ann c. Aug 27, 2008, 10:22am EDT

Very touching and beautiful poem. I could tell it was from your heart!!

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Cheryl R. Aug 27, 2008, 10:39am EDT

Thank you for this beautiful poem, Robert.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 27, 2008, 10:48am EDT

Thanks Anne. It did. Of course it helped to have personally known an abused, an addict, an alcoholic, an abuser, a bitter elder, a soldier, a lady of the night and of course, the worst of all - myself.

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Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Aug 27, 2008, 11:04am EDT

Beautiful

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Alisa Kerwood Aug 27, 2008, 12:20pm EDT

wonderful

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(The Other) Dale C. Aug 27, 2008, 1:07pm EDT

The miraculous thing is that He forgives republicans and democrats, alike. All they have to do is, sincerely, ask. ( And that means... really mean it! )

Great job, Robert.

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amy s. Aug 27, 2008, 3:50pm EDT

thanks for an awesome poem that remembers why jesus died for us, the lost sinner

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Marie J. R. Aug 27, 2008, 4:14pm EDT

This is you my dear Robert,,, I have said a few times to you that when you are you,,, all good stuff happens,,,

This is great, warm, and wise,,,

Should be in your book,,,

This picture I have used too a couple of times,,, most wonderful,,,

God has Blessed you big time my friend,,, Big time,,, Hugs,,, Marie,

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*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Aug 27, 2008, 5:06pm EDT

Lovely, Robert. Thanks.

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Georgiana S. Aug 27, 2008, 6:35pm EDT

emotion knows no boundries

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Sharon P. Aug 27, 2008, 7:52pm EDT

Thanks Robert, you might like my Thanks poem.

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necee t. Aug 27, 2008, 9:53pm EDT

this is very beautiful...
thank you Robert...
God bless...

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Tracy Fabre Aug 27, 2008, 10:10pm EDT

you are a true poet because you write from the heart

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P.W. Dowdy Aug 28, 2008, 1:23pm EDT

What is wrong with crying?

Man says that it's a no-no for adults. God does not.

Robert, at the end of Mel Gibson's The Passion---when Jeshua takes his last breath, the clouds open up and the camera follows a single big tear shed by the Heavenly Father until
it crashes to the earth.

So where did this prohibition for adults releasing their pains with tears come from? Or, perhaps I should ask...from whom does this prohibition come?

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Sandre M. Aug 28, 2008, 2:27pm EDT

Robert, really touching and beautiful.

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Carol Cassell Aug 29, 2008, 9:09am EDT

He weeps for you and me...

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Sharon B. Aug 30, 2008, 12:24pm EDT

truly beautiful Robert

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