Father Forgive Them For - -
Many experts on Jesus & His Teachings
Can quote His words - few final words -
For mercy & love, not duty, here & above:
Did not Jesus say: Father Forgive them?
Alas, they are not "them" - blind soldiers
"Who know not" - who they kill (we know!)
Jesus forgave His Roman executioners
But not Judas and the religious experts
"Better you were not born ... On his neck,"
The traitors' Scarlett Letter (or "millstone")
For Judas, the high priest, and their ilk
Also what Christ said. Chapter & verse exist
Fact check: Take up your cross & follow Me
Was a big part of Jesus' teaching before
He exposed religion for what it is: business
"Do not turn my father's house ... to thieves"
Are among the words of Jesus, we fail to note
Fail to remember, to follow, & rarely quote
Copyright © Anil Deo | Year Posted 2022
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