It Was For Me

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["It Was For Me" was first published in my chapbook, "The Lady in the Pink Hat," Candor Press, 1969.]

I stood at the foot of Calvary My head bowed low in shame I thought of the hate and mockery And I knew I was to blame. I saw the fear and misery Upon the furrowed brow I heard the wails of agony I felt the cold wind howl. The vacant stares of anguished kin The eyes now red and dry I knew it was for sinful men That Jesus had to die. I was sinful, weary--lost, Did no one care for me? No one but the lonely Jesus Hanging on the tree. I stood at the foot of Calvary My head bowed low in shame I thought of the hate and mockery And I knew I was to blame

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 5/26/2021 10:01:00 AM

Milton, I think this so well composed. Very feeling and thoughtful. Thank you. Blessings. sally

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/26/2021 10:42:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sally. It was written a long, long time ago. Appreciated your read and your comment.