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John the Baptist

In the spirit of Elijah, John appeared on the scene,
Preaching that they should repent of sin, "Come sinners, get clean".
He baptized in the Jordan those who confessed their sin,
And called out the self-righteous for their hard hearts within. 

John had a mission: to prepare the way for Messiah.
To some he seemed a prophet, to others a pariah.
His clothing was strange - a tunic made up of camel's hair,
And he dined on locusts and wild honey - such meager fare.

Meeting Jesus at the Jordan, John baptized Him one day.
"This is My beloved Son," he heard God clearly say.
King Herod didn't like John much and had him arrested.
Then Salome danced her best, and John's head was requested.

Copyright © Kim Merryman | Year Posted 2023

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Sam Kauffman Date: 7/5/2023 11:45:00 AM Kim, congratulations on your win! You did a wonderful job highlighting the important aspects of John's amazing life. Congratulations on your win! Blessings! So wonderful to have you back doing the backstroke in the soup! Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:35:00 AM Thank you, Sam! It's good to be back!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 7/5/2023 7:05:00 AM Kim, congrats! Fantastic poem on John the Baptizer. So many don't realized Christ is not God, but God's son. Glad you used that scripture, showing God in heaven, and Christ on earth, two separate individuals. Well done! Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:34:00 AM Thank you for your comment, Barbara! Jesus Himself says that He and the Father are One.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/3/2023 3:35:00 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write again. Have a blessed day................. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:29:00 AM Thank you, Paula!

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/3/2023 12:54:00 AM I felt very glad when I read your poem after a very long time. A great writing on John the Baptist. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:31:00 AM Thank you, Christuraj!

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/2/2023 11:49:00 PM Awesome write, Kim, thank you for participation and congratulations:) Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:31:00 AM Thank you, Joanna for my placement! You had some tough choices to make!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/25/2023 10:29:00 AM A wonderful write/story. Love It. Have a great day/week............ Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:30:00 AM Thank you, Paula!

Paul Callus Date: 6/24/2023 9:20:00 AM You have been very faithful to "John the Baptist", even though you had to summarise what could have otherwise been a long version, Kim! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 7/7/2023 9:29:00 AM Thank you, Paul! Yes, it was hard to condense all the info.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/22/2023 12:31:00 PM You did REALLY well with the challenge!! One of the best I have seen. You chose a really good character to write about also. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 6/23/2023 7:09:00 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Janice Canerdy Date: 6/21/2023 1:14:00 PM Kim, you did a GREAT job on this poem. You smoothly incorporated the highlights of his life~~and in just 12 lines! Janice Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 6/23/2023 7:08:00 PM Thank you, Janice!

Nancy Kaufman Date: 6/21/2023 6:14:00 AM Hi Kim, It was such a barbaric act. I guess as professed Christians, we are supposed to take our misery as a blessing. It ain't easy though.. Enjoyed this poem. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 6/23/2023 7:08:00 PM Thank you, Nancy!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 6/20/2023 3:06:00 AM God had many devotees and any Saintly men, John was one of them, well written rhyme my dear. Thank you for sharing this delightful reminder :) Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 6/23/2023 7:07:00 PM Thank you, Vie!