Colin Mitchell Williams Poet Free verse

Sanctity of the Cross

Truth by lip service and rote

Nailed to a cross

Judgment by history; cut short

To appease the blaggard and bullies of faith

Nailed to idolatry

The future by judgment; cut short

To appease the Judas heart

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Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2009 at 9:18 AM A very inspiration and timely read for Palm Sunday, Colin. Powerful image and message, too!

Laurie Ginn March 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM I would beg to differ opinions that the bullies are of religion not faith. Great job kiddo.

L'Nass Shango March 24, 2009 at 12:20 PM And truth though fallen a thousand times rise again ... with healing in his wings. Nice shifts of the riffs

Christopher Higgins March 24, 2009 at 11:54 AM Wow....this is something else...to appease the blaggard and bullies of faith..nailed to idolatry....powerful writing.