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Tears of the Cross

Three crosses stood still that faithful day As the skies sadly wept a guilted grey On the highest hill, they would be seen Ruled by Roman eyes that did demean The middle cross covered in a rustic red Where the blood of Christ, sacrificed shed The limpid lamb died for our shameless sins With whispering winds spun by Angels wings The Christened cross was made thus Divine For Christ awaited ascension to the Holy Shrine And the weathered wood of dogmatic Destiny Dexterously dismantled bereaving blessedly Christ was carefully rested in a timeless tomb As His Loving Light created a newly found womb. Revamped from an older poem... Feb.27.2019 Cross - Your Interpretation Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire Placed 2'nd...Thank You

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Date: 3/30/2019 11:43:00 PM
A beautiful poem, indeed! Panagiota
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Date: 3/30/2019 8:28:00 PM
Hello W,W, our lord Jesus went through a lot of pain for all of us.Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 3/29/2019 12:26:00 PM
Such a beautiful poem and great tribute to our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Date: 3/4/2019 12:06:00 AM
- A congratulations for your beautiful and touching winning poem, W.W. :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/3/2019 7:54:00 PM
Beautiful, tender and heartfelt. Your words touch me deeply. Congratulations Winged Warrior, on this win. Love and Light. ~ Brandy
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Date: 3/3/2019 5:19:00 PM
a beautiful sonnet WW, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/3/2019 4:20:00 PM
I love this brilliantly crafted piece my great friend. Its beauty, power and message are all powerful reminders of faith.. A fav.. a glowing jewel..
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Date: 3/3/2019 12:53:00 PM
Even without seeing the picture, you described the crosses on Mt. Calvary very well, W.W. Because of the meter and varied syllable counts, it reads more like an amazing rhyme than a sonnet to me. Enjoyed it very much! With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on a second-place win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 2/27/2019 1:58:00 PM
Beautiful, descriptive and true to Christian belief, WW. I see a sure winner! Regards // paul
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Date: 2/27/2019 11:31:00 AM
WoW! WW, What a well written and powerful entry for the contest theme. Excellent interpretation of the cross. Well done. It looks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/27/2019 10:58:00 AM
Beautiful sonnet W.W. , love your interpretation of the cross. Good luck in the contest. Tom.
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Date: 2/27/2019 10:48:00 AM
Wonderful entry WW, best wishes...
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Date: 2/27/2019 9:25:00 AM
A powerful poem, WW. Bravo.
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