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Pierced

my mind is consumed by His hands being pierced How could men hammer nails through those healing hands? Just days before, the streets filled with his praises. I'm confused. The mob shouted "crucify him!". How could men hammer nails through those healing hands? When He was born, He was foretold to be King I'm confused. The mob shouted "Crucify him!" I wonder how His death could be part of God's plan? When He was born, He was foretold to be King. My expectation was an earthly kingdom. I wonder how His death could be part of God's plan? Still, I have seen the things Jesus has done. My expectation was an earthly kingdom. Some say our Messiah has not yet arrived. Still, I have witnessed the things Jesus has done. So I have no doubt He is the Son of God. Some say our Messiah has not yet arrived. Just days before, the streets filled with His praises! So I have no doubt He is the Son of God. My mind is consumed by His hands being pierced! This eyewitness would have to wait three days for her answer to be revealed. For Rob Carmack's Pierced Contest.

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Funom Makama

Date: 3/26/2015 12:38:00 PM

This is a well thought piece, showcasing the tender make up of your soul and the immense creativity, so rich in your mind. I so love this and thanks a lot for sharing..

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/9/2015 8:03:00 PM

Yes, syllables is a foolish thing to kick someone totally out of the running at the very least you should have gotten HM and content wise much higher! Anyway the important thing is how much you learned [typo line 1 -My] Light & Love

Jan Allison

Date: 3/8/2015 10:14:00 AM

Richard I am truly saddened to see this didn't place in the contest- it was a winner in my eyes:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/8/2015 11:37:00 AM

That is such a shame Richard - I didn't enter the contest at all as my pierced poem didn't fit any syllable pattern lol:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2015 11:09:00 AM

Thanks Jan, no worries. I messed up on syllables.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/4/2015 10:22:00 AM

Very intelligent and touching take on this theme, Richard. Those nails never managed to stop the healing process...one which will carry on till the end of time. Also...Congrats on POTD. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/4/2015 3:40:00 PM

Thanks Paul, also thanks for entering my contest.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 3/2/2015 10:57:00 AM

nainam chindanti sastrani nainam dahati pavakah na cainam kledayanty apo na sosayati marutah-The soul can never be cut into pieces by any weapon, nor can he be burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind (Chapter 2, Verse 23. - Bhagavad Gita). Great write Richard. Jesus lives and heals.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/4/2015 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Rajat, thanks also for entering my contest.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/28/2015 8:49:00 PM

Powerful and inspirational, Richard. Congratulations on your poem being chosen Poem of the Day. Sandra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:26:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, it was a pleasant surprise.

Richard Michael

Date: 2/28/2015 8:19:00 PM

I love this very powerful!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:26:00 AM

Thanks Richard.

Tim Smith

Date: 2/28/2015 4:19:00 PM

Excellent Richard.... Very deep...congrats on pod !!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:26:00 AM

Thanks Tim.

Constance La France

Date: 2/28/2015 3:09:00 PM

Richard, your poem is just awesome, you brought so much emotion and love to a scene we all know, well written, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poetry today ...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:27:00 AM

It was my pleasure, thanks for the comment and good wishes.

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/28/2015 10:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Richard. Awesome write on an awesome subject. :D Kim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Kim.

Janet Eaton

Date: 2/28/2015 10:12:00 AM

Richard the is mesmerizing so beautifully written. Perfect for poem of the day. Congratulations. Blessings. Janet

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2015 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Janet.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 2/28/2015 9:17:00 AM

Rick, you have left me speechless with this one! The sweeping power of your words leave me in stunned silence.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 9:38:00 AM

Wow, thanks Monterey!

Eve Roper

Date: 2/28/2015 8:44:00 AM

Back again to congratulate you on Poem of the Day. Blessings dear friend

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Eve.;0)

Casarah Nance

Date: 2/28/2015 7:43:00 AM

A great poem for the contest, it is interesting to see all the different possibilities in this prompt. Yours is as unique and as wonderful as you are. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:52:00 AM

Now you have made me blush.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/28/2015 7:07:00 AM

Why? Because my friend men think more of the temporal and less of the eternal! Why? Because the ignorant is blinded by the sun of wisdom divine! Why? Because God allowed man to be free even when He knows what Man can do! A very deep and beautiful poem that prepares the hearts for the coming resurrection, dear friend, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:51:00 AM

Thanks my friend, you speak the truth.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/28/2015 6:26:00 AM

Bravo to the poetry soup team for choosing this as Poem of the day - congrats Richard! i hope to see this on the top step of the contest too! hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:50:00 AM

Me as well, thanks Jan, hugs to you as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/28/2015 6:19:00 AM

- A deeply moving and powerful writing Richard - Congratulations on p.o.t.d. !! (a 7!) - Luck in contest ! - I wish you a lovely weekend! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:49:00 AM

Thanks sweet Anne-Lise.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/28/2015 5:45:00 AM

So happy to see you here, Richard. Poem of the Day for this magnificent write on Christ is surely deserving. :) Proud of you, not just for this, but also for being a man of integrity and faith. You are a wonderful poet and an awesome friend. Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/28/2015 7:51:00 AM

:) I'm glad...I was the one to let you know!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:49:00 AM

Good morning Eileen, I didn't know this was chosen until this very moment. Thanks for letting me know. Hugs back to you.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/27/2015 7:28:00 PM

A 7 my friend. The sacrifice that he endured for us is so heartbreaking. How could people be such hypocrites? Good luck in the contest. Blessings dear friend

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 8:52:00 AM

In reality we are all hypocrites otherwise there would have been no need for his sacrifice. It brings to mind the song "Put Your Hand in the hand of the man from Gallile." I remember the Pat Boone version.

David Meade

Date: 2/27/2015 2:31:00 PM

Magnificent my dear friend. Your words pierced my heart as I visualized His hands . . . hands of a healer!! I lift my hands in praise of this write!! 7, fav

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 7:39:00 AM

I am pleased David.

Kim Merryman

Date: 2/27/2015 1:13:00 PM

Wow! Richard this is an AMAZING write! Powerful and soul touching! Love, Kim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2015 2:06:00 PM

Thanks Kim.

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/27/2015 12:23:00 PM

The reader is drowned in the heart felt sorrow the words solicit only to be impressed by the strength of perseverance and faith that colors the entire poem in hope. You did a wonderful job of creating a strong emotional statement as your word choices demanded our attention. Great work. Emile. #7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2015 2:07:00 PM

Thanks my kind frien Emile.

Tammy Reams

Date: 2/27/2015 10:48:00 AM

Great write and very true! May God be with you!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2015 2:08:00 PM

I am thankful to say he is.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/27/2015 10:16:00 AM

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53: 5). Richard, may He bless you for lifting His name up. What a lovely write. What a wonderful message. He smiles at you, and so do I! :) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2015 2:09:00 PM

Praise be to Jesus's name. Thanks for this perfect response. Hugs back to you.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/27/2015 9:34:00 AM

wow you have done an awesome job with this Richard - the challenge to do the syllables will throw a lot of people - i have done a poem but not for the contest - this one should hit the top spot - brilliant take on the theme:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2015 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Jan. this one took a lot of work to insure the syllable count and coherent flow. I'm pleased you like it.