Notes About The Poem

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
- John 13:34

"If I can't find a face evil enough for Judas, I'll use the face of the prior of the abbey where I am painting"
- Leonardo da Vinci

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A Sam Scott poem:
17th April 2025
Maundy Thursday
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The Day

This is the day
We break the bread
Cup full of wine
To numb the head

This is the day
When truth reveals
The veil of lies
A mind conceals

This is the day
We knew would be
That thorny cap
Of destiny

Awaits the king
Of hearts and minds
Releasing all the
Chain that binds

This is the day
A final feast
Then walk to face
The mighty beast

A farewell toast 
A hug goodbye
Of knowing me
You will deny

We pivot now
Towards the end
Death's lonely path
My feet to wend

A different way
Would be so nice
Now suffering
To sacrifice 

This is the day
We eat our last
So I can save you
From your past 

So, go I must
My words they stay
New life awaits
This is the day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A beautiful writing!
Scott Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Last Supper is a fascinating painting and significant moment in the Jesus journey to the cross. I do appreciate you Kim thank you. Blessings S:) x
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