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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

Date: 7/4/2023 9:27:00 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
Date: 7/5/2023 7:48:00 AM

Thank you Kim.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/3/2023 1:15:00 AM

"Putting ourselves aside, it is Jesus to whom we submit" - Beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Rev. Catherine Cassell
Date: 7/3/2023 6:09:00 AM

Thank you so much

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/3/2023 12:32:00 AM

Very true, Rev. Catherine, John the Baptist's life and death makes a captivating story:) congratulations:)

Rev. Catherine Cassell
Date: 7/3/2023 6:09:00 AM

Thank you so much

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/24/2023 3:52:00 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
Date: 6/24/2023 7:17:00 AM

Thank you Gordon Happy Sabbath

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/23/2023 5:55:00 AM

Had his head served on a platter, As the party carried on…the levity taking place today..so sad.

Rev. Catherine Cassell
Date: 6/24/2023 7:17:00 AM

Thank you Kim, You have given me new insight. I hadn't thought of current events.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/20/2023 4:41:00 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
Date: 6/21/2023 7:21:00 AM

Thank you Sam. I am new to writing poetry. My pen is definetly divinely inspired. Blessings