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Crusifiction

Blunt mallet wallops down, On an iron nail, that pierces flesh, And shatters bone and meets resistance, In the hard wood beneath. I try to imagine the feeling, By pressing a biro into, The palm of my hand; I think I can……………….. NOTE: The Romans crucified thousands of people and this poem is dedicated to all of those victims.

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Sheol Moribund

Date: 3/16/2010 11:25:00 AM

Greetings David: Great and interesting poem. It is ironic that the most powerful denomination of the Christian faith is called the Roman church. Peace: Sheol

Danielle Curl

Date: 2/24/2010 9:34:00 PM

Ahhh this is vivid, I've done that before as well, just to see what it must have been like. Note: Crucify is spelled with a C as the fourth letter, is it perhaps spelled Crucifiction?

The Fringe

Date: 2/9/2010 7:46:00 PM

I enjoy the scope of your subjects. Always thought provoking and enjoyable. David

Marty Owens

Date: 1/26/2010 6:23:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem...but crucifixion was a horrible way to die....Marty

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/26/2010 12:25:00 PM

A great way to depict the pain there in the last line. It cannot be done! Did you see Mel gibson's movie a while back? I thought it was excellent. Good writing, David! thanks for your comment. luv, andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/25/2010 9:36:00 PM

It's hard to even imagine the pain Christ suffered to save us. This is very "real." I like the honest reflection on the trauma of the crucifixion process. Brings home the tremendous sacrifice He made. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/25/2010 9:29:00 PM

Words of wonder David.. passion too.. as was the crucifixion of Christ was both passionate and loving a sacrifice.. great words of description in both verses.. lets the reader think about the actuality of the act and the comparison.. u make poetry interesting David... very interesting.. thankxxx for enjoying my poetry tonight.. luv.. Linda-Marie..