Purple Robe
Clothed with purple robe*, Saviour covered my damnation’s anguish
Bearing crown of thorns so in pride’s affliction I would not languish
Saluted “King of the Jews” only mockers could distinguish
Scourged to be crucified for my hell-fire verdict to extinguish.
Awarded with lovely sash of purple tints and hues
I’m grateful to God for blessings He does infuse
As He vanquishes my miseries blues---
Awed, I exalt His name, radiant with divine virtues!
*Mark 15:17 And they clothed him (Jesus Christ) with purple…
January 29, 2019
1st place, "CONTEST 560, any theme,any form..." Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 2/17/2019.
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