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The Cross

A world long lost among the shadows of despair
emerges, beaming with new found hope.
Our souls, disconnected and searching for truth
stand no longer alone on a frayed, broken rope.
Our eyes lay unopened, unable to see
through the blindness engulfing our lives
but our own deadly sins faced a turbulent battle
when Jesus came and died.

Atop a lonely hillside drenched with the bitter perfume of death
stood the cross of trembling fear
awaiting salvation's quest.
The distant horizon kissed the day good-bye
fading out of sight
draping the sunset on the long-gone memories
creating a vision of light.

As dusk fell over the flourishing garden
in a moment all too soon
the piercing truth cut deep inside
by the light of the faithful moon.
Gazing up at the sapphire sky
falling down to pray,
Jesus called out to God
with His heart filled with sorrow
for strength for tomorrow's dark day.

With a kiss of betrayal came a violent arrest,
the convictions of the crowd's mighty roar.
He bore bravely the unrelenting burden of sin
that would dominate our hearts nevermore.

"Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" His tormentor's yelled,
His clothes bloodstained and torn.
"Hail, King of the Jews!" came the cruel, heartless shouts,
deeply wounding His head, a crown of thorns.

Nailed to a cross of merciless torture
enduring excruciating pain
He hung there in silence and humiliation
burning with undeserved shame.

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken Me?"
He cried out to the heavens above
as He took on the sin of our wretched world
with an eternal abundance of love.

He could have saved Himself right then and there
and ascended into the sky,
but He chose instead to save our unworthy souls
accepting His destiny to die.

When the hour had come and befallen the earth
and the voices of angels were heard
His labored breath grew shorter still
as He whispered His final words...
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know
what they are doing to me".
And with one last breath, as He slipped away
He fulfilled our father's dream.

His deepest sacrifice touches us all
with an incomparable gift.
In our hearts forever stands
the cross of salvation's lift.
A symbol of mercy
of undying grace
a truth of which we must never lose sight.
A message of undefeatable love
a promise of eternal life.

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  • Reece Magic
    September 7

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    A+

    Very good write, very good write. It was long, and still, I long for more. A beautiful flow is read right, and a wonderful message that I, and many others, believe in. I enjoyed reading this poem and find that it was a good choice of poem to read.


  • myrataal silver member
    August 10

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    You are gifted ...

    not all can write poetry with Biblical references with such coherence and beauty. Thank you so much! May His light shine forth forever, not only in your poetry but also in your daily life.

    Thank you also for reading my work. I truly appreciate it.

    Blessings and Love,
    Myra


  • Sharon Marie gold member
    August 10

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    Absouloutly beautiful

    That is the message of the cross very beautiful could not said it better. Keep on writing this is a poem that should be published it's the best one i read about the cross once again beautiful poem

    Blessings!

    Sharon


  • Sandygram
    August 4

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    A beautiful and uplifting poem to read this morning. A pleasure to read. Take care, Blessings, Sandy


  • individuality gold member
    July 28

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    a good piece of poetry, ah hope is always a good thing to find in life i think, i reckon most of us are disconnected and are serching through life for answers to questions, to ease any pains we might have in life/love. spirituality is a main smile to turn to. lots of detial here that shines. perhaps that is the point, he could ahve saved himself, but never, he turned and walked the path intended, to help others in their own souls.


  • rinzurajan
    May 11
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    amazing...i loved the way u have taken the prompt...

    great job...

    good luck


  • tears.of.silence
    April 17

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    This was beautiful. I really loved the message in this poem. You've done great. You have 8 poems in the contest. You have received a 12 for this poem. Great work. Thanks for entering the contest and best of luck to you. Kahy


  • Still Standing gold member
    April 14

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    Wow this was stunning, just simply amazing in every since of the word. I had the oppurtunity to play this out in our Good Friday service this past weekend as our Savior and it gives me chills all over again after reading this word for word. Playing that role has really changed me in so many ways. Thanks so much for this outstanding write!!! The flow was effortless!


  • echo-ink
    April 14
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    Beautiful and full of truth,


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