DAY OF CRUCIFIXION

{What Easter Is - part 1}

DAY OF CRUCIFIXION

Did you see the blackened sky

As they nailed Him to the cross

Did you see tears in Mary's eyes

Did you contemplate her loss

Or were your eyes shut tight

Self-blinded to the cost

Did you listen when they mocked Him

Did you hear them curse His name

Did you hear the silence of His disciples

As they turned and ran in shame

Or were your ears waxed shut

To the lonely cries of His pain

Did you shout out in protest

At the cruel things that were done

Did you forget how to speak

As though the cat had your tongue

Were your lips glued tight together

While they crucified God's Son

Comments: 23

Nancy Biri Mar 26, 2009, 9:26pm EDT

Amen

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Chuck L. Mar 26, 2009, 9:42pm EDT

In answer... No.

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Jodi G. Mar 26, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

that was beautiful.
Are you feeling any better Robert?

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Susan Roberts Mar 26, 2009, 11:08pm EDT

great one

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Angela A. Mar 26, 2009, 11:08pm EDT

Beautiful my friend!
Have you posted to my group, Anythingwriting yet? If not, why?

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John Philipp Mar 26, 2009, 11:13pm EDT

Really beautiful, Robert. Very moving.

Thanks.

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Kushal Poddar Mar 26, 2009, 11:25pm EDT

Really wonderfully written.

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Shelbia C. Mar 26, 2009, 11:45pm EDT

well done

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Shelbia C. Mar 26, 2009, 11:45pm EDT

Thanks for posting to Writing Reservior

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Lee Y. Mar 26, 2009, 11:58pm EDT

"Did you listen when they mocked Him

Did you hear them curse His name"

Timely.

Mmmm... yesterday, today, and probably tomorrow as well.

Thank you Robert.

Thank you, Lord.

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HEIDI F. Mar 27, 2009, 1:28am EDT

great poem.

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Joseph Breunig Mar 27, 2009, 3:07pm EDT

A beautiful piece; all of our sins helped to nail him to the tree and yet He still forgave us; His Love transcends what we can humanly comprehend. --Joe

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Sharon P. Mar 27, 2009, 4:24pm EDT

Beautiful.

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Jan C. Mar 27, 2009, 11:52pm EDT

Really beautiful Robert!

happy easter

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Kerrell g. Apr 3, 2009, 6:21pm EDT

Well done, Robert!

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Michelle W. Apr 6, 2009, 2:13pm EDT

It is the reason that I will not go to Mass on Good Friday nor Easter Sunday ... I refuse to participate nor to listen as other participate in the recreation of the crucifiction. We manage to not learn and to crucify each other on a daily basis, refusing to learn that WE are ALL God's children, and that "that which you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto Me."

Great write!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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Charles Temm JR Apr 7, 2009, 10:29am EDT

Worth reading. I'll be at Mass though to remember and think...

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Ruthe M. Apr 7, 2009, 12:41pm EDT

Thank you for stopping by, and giving me the link to this beautiful poem. It spoke volumes to my heart and soul.

We live in a time when we seem to be hampered by all of the sludge and grudge that is around us. At times, feeling as though we are drowning with a life preserver in sight. Yet, even in the midst of the fierce battle that the enemy is waging against us; God is standing with His arms stretched out wide, to hold us and walk with us through the fire and stench. Yes, we'd wish He'd just take us out of it, but then we wouldn't know or understand His unselfish and sanctifying love. And that we truly can stand tall in the midst of all adversity.

Dearest brother, whatever demons may be nipping at your heels, and bombarding you this day, I stand in agreement with you, as well as pray for you, that you will find comfort and strength in th eknowledge that God is fighting just for you. You must be doing something right for the enemy to be working so hard to stop you. You are a threat to his kingdom. WHich is eveident by the poem you just shared.

Keep fighting. Keep writing. Keep sharing. And God will always see you through. God Bless.

Ruthe

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