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Good Friday

Good Friday

Nailed to the cross
you all say it was a good Friday
It was not for me
my blood mocked by soldiers
nor was it good for you
you haven't learned
in ten thousand seasons
there is no Lord
only things you do not know
you claim glory
a bankrupt human emotion
I told you no to religion
you made me one
you will kill each other
to say I am love
You are nothing more than a simulation
in my child's bedroom
  You are less than ants
	in the scheme
of the universe
	Orthodox Russians
		Raging genocide
when will you learn?

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Michelle Smith Date: 9/6/2023 10:34:00 PM "The soul: Dear God, why do people suffer, even if they did (or did not) sin?/ Jesus: My friend, look up at My Cross, into My Heart, & ask Me this again." (https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/why_all_the_suffering_1401512) Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 5/6/2022 11:25:00 AM He quoted that He would so die, and walked As a man in the same dust, we are all created From as a base' ants are small..In the scheme Of the universe, His specialist subject.' Yet As horrible a death as it was He took it in hand And released many, so many; from the bonds Of temporal judgement' that is where the Good is, 'in Him' not us.. We are most unworthy Yet redemption is at hand.' Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/19/2022 11:31:00 PM And in WW2 German religious leaders claimed God was on their side, I don't think he was. Congrats on your POTD Arthur. Tom Login to Reply

Anil Deo Date: 4/19/2022 10:38:00 PM So glad u write what u see. I'm a pastor, Pentecostal, but I agree with u Mr. Vaso, dear Poet. Congrats on POTD. Shalom shalom. For my own peace, I go to the SOURCE & BIBLE, but if people are happy with choices, I don't offer CHANGES. I interpret Jesus telling me to be a available, not gullible or proud & ignoble. Luv Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 4/19/2022 1:52:00 PM Arthur, every religion has its bad actors who bring shame to the whole group, especially those who start or perpetuate wars or violence based upon their distorted doctrines. Unfortunately, the humble, faithful, self-sacrificing believers rarely make the news. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 4/19/2022 10:42:00 AM Hi Arthur, somehow Mark's and my comment got muddled. Copying comment to my name, will soupmail Mark. Best, Jennifer Hi Arthur I second your thoughts on Orthodox Russians, Putin and the head of the Russian Eastern Orthodox Church are as thick as thieves. It made me sick to the pit of my stomach when I found out a few weeks ago. Being Greek and of Orthodox faith, I kick against the Russian orthodox who are completely divorced from the Orthodox Church. I therefore cannot understand how a man of the cloth (Be he from any religion) can be in (cahoots/mutually beneficial political relationship) with a man/Country who is committing genocide. Well deserved POTD. Blessings, Jennifer Proxenos Login to Reply

Mark Koplin Date: 4/19/2022 10:04:00 AM Hi Arthur I second your thoughts on Orthodox Russians, Putin and the head of the Russian Eastern Orthodox Church are as thick as thieves. It made me sick to the pit of my stomach when I found out a few weeks ago. Being Greek and of Orthodox faith, I kick against the Russian orthodox who are completely divorced from the Orthodox Church. I therefore cannot understand how a man of the cloth (Be he from any religion) can be in (cahoots/mutually beneficial political relationship) with a man/Country who is committing genocide. Well deserved POTD. Blessings, Jennifer Proxenos Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 4/19/2022 9:01:00 AM Arthur, powerful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 4/19/2022 8:40:00 AM It is confusing to see so much hate and killing in the name of Love. A powerful poem filled with frustration over the ignorance of man, Arthur. Congratulation on your POTD honor. Have a great day, Bill Login to Reply

L Milton Hankins Date: 4/19/2022 7:31:00 AM Unfortunately, it is what it is, arthur, and I'm afraid it will never change. Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 4/19/2022 5:28:00 AM ..."Man needs religion like a fish needs a bicycle..."....but wait....we are adding bike lanes all over the city......go figure. I am on board with your sentiments regarding the "religions". Nicely done Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/19/2022 1:23:00 AM "a bankrupt human emotion", "you will kill each other to say I am love", "when will you learn" - Wow! You have shaken the settled foundations of Good Friday. Congratulations! Login to Reply