Galilee To Golgotha

Galilee to Golgotha

He came as a Babe in a lowly manger
In Bethlehem from Galilee
Annals of time had prophesied
Messiah would come to set man free

Not through the realms of royalty
But by meager and modest means
Free from pollution of humanity
Untainted by mankind's genes

As a youth, He marveled the elite
When in the temple, He appeared
Rulers who once felt secure
Now, their position - - they feared

Hostility and fury, soon would follow
As law and tradition, He did negate
When their hierarchy was challenged
They knew their position, it did abate

Evil forces became more intense
Until "away with Him," they cried
"We'll not have Him rule over us"
For sure, He must be crucified 

A rugged cross on Golgotha's hill,
There, they proclaimed His demise
But from the tomb, He arose to reign
Soon, He ascended into the skies

"I will return," He did declare
Only then will true peace prevail
Mine own, with Me shall be secure
Evil forces, will no more assail


   Colan L Hiatt  =  11-24-15
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December 23, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Well conceived and rendered... A nice smooth flow with expert rhyming. Well done Colan! Best wishes, Keith
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December 23, 2015 at 9:39 AM
Well... it deserved a second review! Merry Christmas Colan! Keith
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December 5, 2015 at 8:05 PM
Very well done Colan! Fine rhyming and a smooth flow. The story of Jesus told with consummate skill. Best wishes, Keith
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December 5, 2015 at 8:29 PM
Very appropriate for the season Colan. Thanks.
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December 5, 2015 at 8:26 PM
Thanks, - for the kind comments. I felt it could be appropriate anytime, but especially for Christmas. The latter verses could also relate to Easter. Colan
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December 4, 2015 at 10:44 PM
Amen! I enjoyed reading your poem, Colan! Love, Kim
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