Rev. Catherine Cassell Poet Rhyme

John the Baptist

His first name was John,
Fulfilling prophecy Malachi told,
It was Jesus he could rely upon.
A story  that will never grow old.

Announced the coming of Jesus,
A message of salvation, we must repent,
The Messiah who will teach us.
Putting ourselves aside, it is Jesus to whom we submit.

Had his head served on a platter,
As the party carried on,
An insane request, but it didn’t matter.
He was simply entertainment, a pawn.

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Kim Merryman July 4, 2023 at 9:27 PM "Had his head served on a platter, as the party carried on" -I love how you worded this. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Rev. Catherine Cassell July 5, 2023 at 7:48 AM Thank you Kim.

Christuraj Alex July 3, 2023 at 1:15 AM "Putting ourselves aside, it is Jesus to whom we submit" - Beautiful writing. Congratulations! Rev. Catherine Cassell July 3, 2023 at 6:09 AM Thank you so much

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2023 at 12:32 AM Very true, Rev. Catherine, John the Baptist's life and death makes a captivating story:) congratulations:) Rev. Catherine Cassell July 3, 2023 at 6:09 AM Thank you so much

Gordon Mcconnell June 24, 2023 at 3:52 AM Lovely penning Catherine, such good rhyme and flow with nice imagery too. This is one of my favourite bible characters one we Christians can learn so muchfrom. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon from Scotland. Rev. Catherine Cassell June 24, 2023 at 7:17 AM Thank you Gordon Happy Sabbath

Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2023 at 5:55 AM Had his head served on a platter, As the party carried on…the levity taking place today..so sad. Rev. Catherine Cassell June 24, 2023 at 7:17 AM Thank you Kim, You have given me new insight. I hadn't thought of current events.

Sam Kauffman June 20, 2023 at 4:41 PM Welcome to the soup Rev. Catherine! Your poem has such a lyrical quality to it. So much contained in your twelve lines. Indeed it is a "story that will never grow old." I often think of John and Jesus as little boys celebrating Passover together and John asking: "Why does Jesus always get to ask the question." Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you. Rev. Catherine Cassell June 21, 2023 at 7:21 AM Thank you Sam. I am new to writing poetry. My pen is definetly divinely inspired. Blessings