Spurned

God sent his Son, so long ago,
To take away all sin and woe.
But many hearts were closed in sin,
The Holy Gift could not get in.

Thus we still have unholy wars,
The greed and shame our God abhors.
He sent His Son to bring us love,
Fresh from the Heavens up above.	

Those who have listened to His plea
Are from their sin forever free.
Love was the message that he brought,
Love for all men the lesson taught.

He weeps for those who turn away,
And longs for them unto this day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 19, 2016 at 2:55 PM
A beautiful poem, Joyce. An even more beautiful message of love. Touche. Poetic perfection, at least to me. Love always, my fine poetic friend.
Onclaud Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM
big cheers for a piece so well done, joyce!.. congrats with love and huggs! :)
Poet Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Congrats Joyce on your win in Brian's contest.Loved it first time around.
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations on your placement in "Contest 174" Joyce. Love, Carol
May Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 6:33 AM
very well said...congrats on your win Joyce
D. Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 9:21 AM
i love religion and all the phylisophical questions that arise with it. this is an excellent poem but it always begs the question why create sin then have your son come down to wash it away not to sound to down but i think we only exsist to test christ and once hes obtained perfection by helping us we will be tossed aside or worse well just a thought your poem inspired peace
Poet Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Good message here Joyce.Enjoyed reading it.
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 9:23 PM
so true, Joyce and a necessary message!!!
A   Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 8:10 PM
Joyce, this fills me up with joy... the wonderful message ... holds my faith these days. enjoyed... .. have yourself a very wonderful day ;-) LINDA
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 7:40 PM
WOW!!! Superb write,very touching...... Elliott .....
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