Kim Merryman Poet Senryu

Holy Week

waving palm branches
people shout hosanna -
Christ the King has come

the Passover feast
preparation of the lamb -
Jesus' last supper

a time of prayer
Father, not my will but yours -
betrayed by a kiss

angry fists are raised
crucify! crucify him! -
hatred replaces love

Christ nailed to a cross
the Holy One rejected -
perfect sacrifice

the empty grave mocks
God's only son conquered death -
Jesus is alive!

3/29/21
For Brian Strand's All Yours (March 31) contest

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Patrick Edward Tarpey April 9, 2021 at 8:03 AM wonderfully written Kim! from Patrick Kim Merryman April 17, 2021 at 3:46 PM Thank you, Patrick!

Alkas Poetry April 4, 2021 at 3:56 AM impactful account of Christian truths ! salute dear poet ! alkas Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Alkas!

Paula Goldsmith April 1, 2021 at 11:49 AM A "Beautiful" write. I love it. Have a blessed day and Easter.............. Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Paula!

Paul Callus April 1, 2021 at 9:06 AM You have touched on the most important points of this holy week, Kim. Well done! Wishing you a happy & blessed Easter. // paul Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 1:09 PM Thank you, Paul!

Phyllis Babcock March 31, 2021 at 8:29 PM Love the poem Kim. Happy Easter. love phyl Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 1:09 PM Thank you, Phyllis!

Juliet Ligon March 31, 2021 at 2:43 PM A beautiful reflection of what Christ has done for us! Kim Merryman April 7, 2021 at 1:09 PM Thank you, Juliet!

Panagiota Romios March 31, 2021 at 10:22 AM Love it Kim... Pangie. Xx Happy Easter Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Pangie! Happy Easter to you, too.

Andrea Dietrich March 31, 2021 at 9:13 AM GReat series of poetry on the Lord Jesus Christ. Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Sara Kendrick March 31, 2021 at 7:34 AM Reads like a good contender to me for Brian's contest. Way to go. His memory, His Spirit, His love and each event surrounding Him still lives on. How can anyone deny His Deity. Your presence at my page was supportive. Sara Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:17 PM Thank you, Sara!

Heidi Sands March 31, 2021 at 5:11 AM Well written Kim. Very nice :) Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:17 PM Thank you, Heidi!

Robert Pettit March 30, 2021 at 7:08 PM Excellent poetic entry for the current time. He is risen-Alleluia! Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:16 PM He is risen, indeed! Thank you, Robert!

Judy Ball March 30, 2021 at 5:07 PM Amen. Reminds me of an old song by Johnny Cash called "HE'S ALIVE!" I love to play that song at Easter time. Great stuff. God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Judy and a Happy Easter to you too!

Mystic Rose Rose March 30, 2021 at 2:38 PM Dear Kim, we need to honor His great sacrifice, every year, as a remembrance of what He did for us so long ago. Thank you for sharing. blessings Kim Merryman March 31, 2021 at 2:15 PM Thank you, Vie!

Victor Buhagiar March 30, 2021 at 5:21 AM Passion week described in verse. Well done. Kim Merryman March 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Victor!

Caren Krutsinger March 30, 2021 at 3:15 AM This is sadly what unites many. "angry fists are raised crucify! crucify him! - hatred replaces love"- so very sad! But you have told the tale well, Kim. Happy Easter! Kim Merryman March 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Caren!