Wendy Watson Poet Sonnet

The Cross

How can it be that He who knew no sin
Should suffer searing pain upon the cross
And crowned with mocking thorns which pierced his skin
Exchange love’s purity for mankind’s dross?

Why did deep darkness cloak the trembling land
As, crucified He gasped His final breath?
And was it cruel fate or ever planned
That thus the Prince of peace should meet His death?

No accident, but God’s amazing grace
Allowed this act of sacrificial pain.
For Jesus bore God’s judgement in our place
That everlasting life might be our gain.

The cross is where the wounds of sin were healed
And through Christ’s anguish man's salvation sealed.

Date Written : 27.02.19
The cross	N/A 	A Meaningful Poem - 	Constance La France	4/24/2021

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Connie Marcum Wong April 12, 2020 at 6:20 PM Your sonnet is so outstanding and beautiful Wendy. It is very deserving of your first placement. Congratulations. I hope you’re having a lovely Easter. Blessings, Connie xxoo Wendy Watson April 13, 2020 at 2:08 AM Thank you so much for your as usual cheery 'visit', Connie. Virtual church services and Easter eggs will certainly make it a year to remember!

Sam Kauffman April 12, 2020 at 3:11 PM Lovely sonnet of faith for this Easter morning, Wendy. "God's amazing plan" that we cannot comprehend such a love! Congratulations on your first place win! Easter blessings to you! Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:53 PM To you in return, Sam and thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts to describe Christ's amazing sacrifice.

John Watt April 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM I'm blessed to see this again on Easter Sunday, Wendy with the added blessing of congratulating you for your #1 placement. Happy Easter, my poetry friend! Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:56 PM John, I am ashamed to see that for some reason, I have failed to thank people for their kind feedback on this poem. I am very grateful for both your encouraging responses to this poem about the amazing love of Christ for us. Thank you so much.

John Watt March 16, 2020 at 12:52 AM Wendy, this is such a wonderful expression of Christ's work on the cross for mankind. I read it to my wife tonight for our Sunday evening devotion. Please see my Soupmail. Grace and peace to you ~ John Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:56 PM John, what an honour! I so appreciate your kind comments.

Eve Roper January 4, 2020 at 9:04 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand’s contest. Hugs Eve Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:57 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Eve.

Beata Agustin November 20, 2019 at 10:10 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this uplifting poem that exalts the Lord and His love. God bless you. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:58 PM Beata, thank you too for your continued witness to His name in your poetry.

Na Na November 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM Congrats on your win Wendy Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thank you,Na Na.

Constance La France November 20, 2019 at 3:52 PM Wendy congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write! Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:59 PM Thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts, Constance.

Connie Marcum Wong June 12, 2019 at 7:52 PM This winning poem deserves another top Placement Wendy. So lovely! Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 4:59 PM Thank you again,Connie for re-reading and taking the time to leave feedback.

Brenda Chiri June 12, 2019 at 1:07 PM Wendy what s beautiful poem vongrats on your win!;) Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM Thank you for this kind comment, Brenda.

Gordon Mcconnell March 29, 2019 at 11:03 AM A superb piece Wendy, great rhyme and flow wowing us believers with such an uplifting and inspiring piece. Blessings, Gordon Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:14 PM An apologetic belated thank you for such a wonderful comment, Gordon.

Ralph Sergi March 29, 2019 at 9:13 AM A heartfelt poem of Christ very poignant Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:13 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Ralph.

Ahmed Sheik Koya March 28, 2019 at 7:38 PM Fabulous poem and totally correct. Wish all would discover and believe this truth. God bless you with more touching poems Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:13 PM Thank you for this lovel;y comment, Ahmed.

Kyle Kriticos March 28, 2019 at 6:16 PM It all comes down to the cross, does it not? Love this poem...very advanced writing here :) Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:10 PM Belated thanks, Kyle. I shall dip into some of your poetry soon.

Debbie Duncan March 28, 2019 at 5:52 PM Nicely done :) Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:10 PM Thank you so much, Debbie.

Sherif Monem March 28, 2019 at 5:02 PM This is totally opposite to my Muslim faith. He was not crucified or paid anybody sin. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:09 PM Hello, Sherif I believe in the Christ of the Bible who said that He alone is 'The way, the truth and the life' and is the only one who can forgive our sins through the cleansing blood of his death on the cross. Yes, our faiths will always clash I'm afraid. Kyle Kriticos March 28, 2019 at 6:25 PM We believe as Christians that He died for us, as He said He would and as it was prophesied by King David and others. He is the "stumbling stone" set down in Jerusalem that would cause many to stumble. Reconsider who He was and who He is and I promise you, you will be blessed forever!

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. March 24, 2019 at 5:02 PM A wonderful summary of God's love for this world. (John 3:16) Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:04 PM Thank you for this lovely comment, Allen.

Sunlite Wanter March 24, 2019 at 10:07 AM I love this poem partly for your choice of words but of course, for its meaning. A fav. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:04 PM Thank you, Sunlite. I'm glad that the message of Christ's love is being aired.

Susan Mills March 17, 2019 at 3:21 PM I think about God's love for me everyday. His love is immense and powerful. His Son is Prince of Peace. Congratulations on being at the top of the list of poems.k Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:03 PM Thank you for sharing your faith and for commenting, Susan.

Charlie Smith March 13, 2019 at 10:52 AM Wonderful sonnet Wendy, congratulations... Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:03 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Charlie.

Line Gauthier March 12, 2019 at 7:21 PM Superbly penned poem of faith. Congrats on your well deserved win, Wendy. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM That's very kind of you, Line.

Oliver Mckeithan March 9, 2019 at 11:11 PM Hello Wendy, Very well said, especially as we get close to Easter. He didn't have to die on the cross but His love for us was so great. Thanks for sharing. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM Thank you too, Oliver for leaving this encouraging message.

Brandy Nicole March 7, 2019 at 10:51 PM You have expressed this so beautifully. Your thoughts wrap softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Wendy, on this win. ~ Brandy Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:01 PM What a wonderful comment, Brandy. Thank you so much.

Eve Roper March 7, 2019 at 5:11 PM Congratulations on your win, Wendy, nice inspiriting write. Hugs Eve ~`* Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:01 PM Thank you for your encouraging feedback,Eve.

Sara Kendrick March 6, 2019 at 11:17 AM Congrats. SK. Wendy Watson April 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM Thank you. Very kind, Sara.

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