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Pontius Pilate

You ask of me silence as I Rome 
Saint peters square gathering hymns 
beneath Di Vatican where Satan sits 
in solitude a prisoner of haste awaiting 
a time to live a time to give malice a 
wretched sea urchins filled with rapture 
borrowed by solace envy kackling carny 
unfolding aimlessly becoming nothing in the 
eyes of God sending chills of fear weathered 
under the soil sandals of the child of God wrath 
behold the tyranny engraved over the watchers 
minds eye calling to pontius pilates consciousness 
professing goodness portraying the death of Christ 
from a morbid dream shared by his wife come to me 
now seek truth return void from your sinful actions 
hatred devoured love conquered an yet I am still here

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Jude Herrick

Date: 3/6/2024 4:05:00 PM

"Kackling Carney"..., "engraved over the watchers minds', speaking my language, very powerful expose of cause, effect and guilt, and respect, Yolanda. Daniel covered it.

Yolanda Joy Nicholsen
Date: 3/9/2024 12:12:00 AM

Thank you very much many blessings.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/6/2024 11:53:00 AM

Dear Yolanda, Your poem powerfully explores conscience and the weight of responsibility. Through vivid imagery and haunting language, you delve into Pontius Pilate's inner turmoil, grappling with the consequences of his actions. Your unique words evoke a sense of urgency and introspection, challenging me to confront the complexities of morality and divine judgment. Yolanda, this is a thought-provoking piece that invites deep reflection on the human condition and our capacity for redemption. - Blessings my friend, Daniel

Yolanda Joy Nicholsen
Date: 3/9/2024 12:12:00 AM

Thank you very much Daniel blessings always.