The Christ
Red hue adorns the western sky
As the blazing sun descends
Tears fall freely from my eyes
Prayers stifled, as daylight ends
Frightened and alone, in this cell
Sleep would bring welcome relief
From the fear, beginning to swell
Testing my will, testing my belief
Judas Iscariot, was my betrayer
Jealousy and greed, sinful traits
A single kiss delivered his savior
Choosing death, sealing his fate
The jailers adorn me with a crown
My body is beaten and bruised
In their sins they have drowned
Proclaiming me, King of the Jews
A faithful son, obeying his father
Accepting, my preordained ending
From his will I would never falter
My love for humankind is unending
Hands opened, exposing the palms
Screaming, as metal pierces the skin
Tearfully reciting my favorite psalm
Sacrificial lamb, for imagined sin
My father watching from above
As out of control my life careens
Ignoring the prayers from the dove
Turning away, refusing to intervene
I was preordained for crucifixion
For the Gentiles and Jews alike
Freely offering eternity in heaven
Ask forgiveness, receive salvation
Copyright © Anthony Nutter | Year Posted 2013
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