How Much Would You Sacrifice?

Beaten beyond recognition,
No compassion for humanity;
Nailed onto a wooden cross,
For one and all to see

They gambled for His lowly robe,
With a spear, they pierced His side;
"It is finished!"... He cried out,
Then hung His head and died

Would you sacrifice your child?,
Take time to think it through;
God sacrificed His (only) child,
For the sins of me and you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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April 27, 2014 at 2:23 AM
Milton... CONGRATULATIONS:) on having your poem featured on the soups HOME PAGE. Goodnight poet friend <3 =LINDA
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April 27, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Wow, thanks! I didn't even know it was featured until I checked my email messages. Thank you so much! Milt
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April 26, 2014 at 10:26 AM
Milton, your poem enlightened me. Thanks for posting it. May God bless you always.
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April 27, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Thank you so much! God bless U! Milt
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October 8, 2009 at 7:43 AM
I doubt anyone would make the sacrifice God made to save mankind and keep the doors of heaven open to us. This is a very sad but truthful and heartfelt write, Milton. Excellently penned! Love, Carolyn
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October 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM
You said it, he deserves all the praise...Karla
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October 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM
This is a wonderful poem...would be great put to music...Marty Thanks for the comments on my 911 poem.
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October 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM
It is mind boggling every time that I think about the sacrifice on both parts father and of son. I like the style in which you approached the subject. Keep writing. Sara
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October 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM
~~~Magnificent Milton~~~ Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for all your kind comments. Love, Carol
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