Man of wealth, member of the Council
Secret follower, waiting for the Kingdom
Made to choose.
Can’t condemn.
Go to Pilate, ask permission
Buy some linen, ask for help.
Can’t leave him there.
Can’t leave him there.
Nails pulled, body taken down
Blood stains on my clothes.
Why am I here?
Why am I doing this?
Wrap in linen, add the spices
Nicodemus give me help.
Where are his friends?
Where is the family?
What good will it do?
He’s dead, he’s gone, miracles are over.
What will it cost me?
My position, my status, my wealth?
Nothing to give him but a tomb in the rock.
What do I get back?
What difference will it make?
My tomb, my site of death,
is now a resurrection place.
Author notes
For the full story of Joseph of Arimathea see this short essay called "Puller of Nails".
http://allpoetry.com/poem/5607835
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A contest entry
- Biblical Characters by darlee77.
1800 points, ended October 25, 14 entries
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Comments
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A vivid portrait...and how it has been mis interpreted through the ages...
but the message has always been clear; He lives, and so do we forever
Thank you for this stark reminder
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Excellent
A very powerful and vividly written piece. Such great descriptions. You gave the event and the story of Joseph such true poetic life. Best of luck in the contest.
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I like this. Thanks for posting this.
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Good poem. Thank you for entering the contest.
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