David Byrne Poet I do not know?

My Kingdom

My kingdom is in 
Heaven ; outside 
Of space and time.
At three in the 
Afternoon, I reside
Over my dominion
Victim of a crime.
I willingly submit
And hang there
Dead. My body used,
Recalled by bread
And wine, to teach
Amongst the rest
The drunken soldiers
What my god knows 
Best? My lifeless eyes
Are low, the agony is
Gone and children 
Upwards stare in 
Wonder, what’s to
Know?

If I appear again
Before these sordid
Men , who will willingly
Submit to lash and
Mockery and spit?

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 7, 2010 at 8:32 PM Thought provoking is the best kind of poems to read. This is very well written, David. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Skat A April 3, 2010 at 11:54 AM good one ! DAVID. have yourself a happy EASTER.

Matthew Chambers April 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM Very creative setup for this poem. I enjoyed it! And of course..."Come Lord Jesus"

Daniel Cheeseman April 1, 2010 at 4:15 AM Well done David fitting poem for this time of year, enjoyed the read Daniel

Doris Culverhouse April 1, 2010 at 4:10 AM I am glad to know you are enjoyeing this life, live the abundant life, until...you can't.

Sara Kendrick April 1, 2010 at 3:50 AM Great write expressing your faith...Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Egg Tag challenge..Sara

Jessica Arteaga March 31, 2010 at 11:01 PM to many each kingdom, is way above, but no kingdom made on the ground you shove? Once told I, what you will is what you will is what you may, keep your thoughts strong and make your visions play. But not so wrong this anger that's felt, for many feel it, but many can't be helped. You can make a kingdom, if it must be only mind...but make a kingdom in your heart..before there is no time. good poem, always good to jab in writing

Dr.Ram Mehta March 31, 2010 at 8:44 PM Well penned poem. I enjoyed it

Poet Destroyer A March 31, 2010 at 8:35 PM Well written. I enjoyed your vision of your kingdom