M. L. Kiser Poet Sonnet

Crosses

Many religions utilize, the symbol of the cross;
Christians symbol of the Quaternary;
Early Christianity ringed it; when fell, the ring was lost.
Modern Christianity worships the Trinity.

Pagan symbol, adopted by Roman Catholicism;
to lure Pagans away from Paganity.
Intended to eliminate the Christian/Pagan schism;
Christians believed they were saving humanity.

Ancient Egyptians, had the Ankh; symbol of eternal life; 
it’s ring’s at the top; it’s said to be male and female.
Pharaohs worshipping the Aten carried it to the afterlife;
Tutt’s Dad, Akhenaten, worshiped Ra; Ra was a male.

Cross’s Origin, Ancient Chaldea; 
original symbol for Tau. 



Notes: The Cross originated in Ancient Chaldea .aka. Babylon where, it resembled the symbol for the Tao; the crossbar was, lowered by the Roman Catholics and adopted as their symbol.  Jesus was, actually nailed to an upright pole. 
http://www.albatrus.org/english/religions/pagan/origin_of_cross.htm 

Aten was the disk representing the Sun, in Ancient Egypt.  It was representative of the Monotheistic Religion of Akhenaten; King Tutt’s Father.  The disk was the symbol for the Sun God Ra.

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Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2019 at 11:55 PM - A congratulations for your great winning poem,M.L. :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much.

Jan Allison March 3, 2019 at 5:31 PM Very informative poem ML:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thanks Jan.

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM Your poem is quite informative, M.L., though there were some problems with the "sonnet" form. Enjoyed reading and learning from your entry. With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on your win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn M. L. Kiser March 4, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thanks Carolyn.

Caren Krutsinger February 27, 2019 at 6:57 AM "Ancient Egyptians, had the Ankh; symbol of eternal life; it’s ring’s at the top; it’s said to be male and female." - which is why I probably love this one the best, and many things Egyptian - ba and ka for example. Two of my favorite things. M. L. Kiser February 28, 2019 at 5:52 AM I do too. Thanks.