Golgotha

Hideous hill, crested with crosses.
Skulls scattered among sandstone rock.
Ghastly gems, grim reminders them,
of hapless souls that hung on thee.

Haunted hill, hideout of demons.
Where wretched souls are lifted high,
on beams that mimic human frame,
to gasp for breath, and slowly die.

On thee, the Son of God was hung,
upon a cross, with thorns for crown.
He bore the penalty for sin,
that men may live and dwell with him.

Golgotha’s hill, symbol of hope,
for sinners who in darkness grope.
You bid them lift their eyes to thee,
Accept the Christ of Calvary.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Merryman Avatar
May 7, 2021 at 8:48 PM
David, this is rich in spiritual truth and filled with vivid imagery! I enjoyed reading your poem! Blessings, Kim M
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