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The night wind blew through the Judas trees scattering their unscented flowers, pinkish purple all around, resembling blood shed on the ground of a small hillock not far from another one called Golgotha. That was so long ago. A man stood there, ruminating on past events. Why did he have to die? Note: The Judas tree produces flowers first. When all flowers are gone the leaves appear. It's not a pleasant sight.

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Date: 4/2/2022 6:43:00 PM
I really like how you related this tree to Jesus. I did not know the unusual fact about the tree
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Date: 3/24/2022 2:49:00 PM
very informative Victor :-) xx
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Date: 3/22/2022 6:36:00 AM
Your words, together with the accompanying image, elicit thoughts of tranquillity and peace. Victor, What an evocative passage. I enjoyed both the text and the illustration.
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Date: 3/21/2022 12:54:00 PM
I watched the old version silent movie “King of Kings” yesterday. The dramatization of Jesus being beaten and hung on a cross…and the realization of Judas who cries in his betrayal and hangs himself…powerful.
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Date: 3/21/2022 6:15:00 AM
Never heard of these trees before, Victor, the flowers look nice in the picture though:)
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Date: 3/21/2022 4:00:00 AM
Nicely done Victor..Delice
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Date: 3/20/2022 9:26:00 PM
Your poem and accompanying picture bring thoughts of our Lord and Easter, Victor. Superb writing.
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Date: 3/20/2022 8:46:00 PM
The first time I understand that this tree is called Judas tree ! Judas is an accursed name as he happened to be the one to shed the blood of a just Man who came to redeem mankind.... ! A poem that brings in the memories of Christ's crucifixion !
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Date: 3/20/2022 6:55:00 PM
A broken man from guilt.. Nicely done. The tree Judas decided to hang himself.
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Date: 3/20/2022 6:44:00 PM
Interesting fact about the Judas tree. ‘Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do’
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Date: 3/20/2022 5:51:00 PM
Victor, What a powerful piece. Jesus died so all men could live. I enjoyed the poem and the picture. Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 3/20/2022 1:01:00 PM
He gave his life to save us, we must never forget that. Hope you're well Victor. Tom
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Date: 3/20/2022 12:44:00 PM
Powerful piece Victor~especially as we enter Easter~Our Lords death and his resurrection.... Beautifully written. :)Paulette
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