The Crippled

As a mother, Christ gave heed to the woman's plea.
For him, days of work or Sabbath days did not count.
From their selves, he observed, the human creatures flee
For eighteen years, the Book says, she was evil-bound.

She got bent by burdens of societal flaws.
Crude communal clouds had blocked drizzles of graces.
How long should she be clenched within crocodile claws?
She felt, at the advent of Christ, healing traces

Murmurs of cynics melted at Christ’s sunbeam smile.
Don't you untie your cattle on a day of rest?
His touch healed in the crippled all that was senile.
Feet of Times stopped for a moment, feeling blessed.

Stand straight; this is what, to all crippled, Jesus says.
The dissonants should get rid of their rude ways.

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Date: 2/12/2025 9:46:00 AM
Beautifully said Christuraj. Jesus is love and love is the only lamp guide to Paradise.
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Date: 2/9/2025 10:44:00 PM
I loved that line on Christ's Sunbeam smile. That would really be something to see
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Date: 2/9/2025 10:56:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 2/8/2025 12:59:00 PM
good observation, great write ~ Amy
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 2/8/2025 8:16:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 1/18/2025 6:41:00 PM
Such a powerful and heartfelt sonnet, Christuraj. It beautifully captures Christ’s compassion and healing touch. So sincere.
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Date: 2/8/2025 8:16:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 1/10/2025 1:49:00 PM
We need the heart of Christ, to be His hands and feet, not listening to those who are too stern, religious without a clue. Blessings, dear one!
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Date: 1/10/2025 7:29:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 1/10/2025 10:53:00 AM
Touching piece Christuraj. Thanks for sharing a beautiful moment in the life of our Savior...
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Date: 1/10/2025 7:30:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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