Crimson Stain—glorious Stand

With crimson stain on her hands
Kneeling was her glorious stand

Holy Mother cried for her son
Wondering what they had done

Bellowing clouds changing color
Approaching the appointed hour

What stone could seal our faith?
His powers unlocked the gate 

Glorious ascension and praise 
His forgiveness shines with rays

With crimson stain on her hands
Kneeling was her glorious stand

© Joseph, 5/16/08
© All Rights Reserved

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Third Place Winner
Poieta Couplet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
June 6, 2008
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 10/7/2008 9:27:00 PM
a great poem should have won first place. thank you for reading my little spider and for your comment
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Date: 8/16/2008 9:47:00 AM
Beautiful Joseph. The strength we mothers should look to. I often look upon her statue and ask how she was able to handle this pain. I often wish I could be as strong as she was when I feel I have been stretched to the limit. God Bless, Cile
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Date: 8/1/2008 8:33:00 AM
Joseph, this is an absolutely awesome write as you tell the story of Mother Mary and the pain she endured of the passing of Our Lord Saviour at that most precious and appointed hour... If not for His ascension and those wondrous rays of forgiveness, I shudder to think where we would be now. Thank you for sharing such a marvelous read with us all God’s Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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Date: 7/8/2008 4:40:00 PM
A blessed writing about a blessed event - what more could a reader ask for -
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Date: 6/13/2008 7:23:00 AM
Warmest congratulations on your win in Brian's Poieta contest! Sorry this is so late! Love, Shar
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