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The Love of Mary Magdalene

On canvas was made to shame For the world to despise her name Portrayed as a whore A dirty Mary nothing more Hair that wiped Jesus’s feet of oil and tears Never left his side even at the cross Who was this woman from Magdala Why has the bible tried to exclude her She soothes a crucified body with aloes and myrrh Believed while Peter denied three times before cock crowed The Messiah who was resurrected on the third day First appeared to this lady of immeasurable faith Her heart knew the Lord above man’s horrid sins No love greater than the love of Mary Magdalene

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/23/2019 10:08:00 AM

It seems I am drawn back to this one. I enjoyed reading the great comments this one inspired. Blessings Rick.

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/23/2019 11:34:00 AM

That Lady loved...

Carmael William

Date: 8/9/2019 9:04:00 AM

Oh what a heartwarming verse! and thank you for expressing your opinion on my poem..have a good day!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/12/2019 1:26:00 PM

There is a book Arturo called The Gospel of Mary of Magdala - Jesus and the first woman apostle - written by Karen L. King I have only read the first three chapters - thought perhaps you'd like to know about or perhaps you have read it - fascinating and faithful! LOVE your poem. Hugs, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2019 6:35:00 PM

Some believe she was his wife. She was a beautitful person and this is a beautiful tribute.

Arturo Michael
Date: 4/24/2019 7:28:00 PM

I'll admit there is nothing clear about being a wife...but the indications that her contributions were significant on a financial and spiritual plain is relevant and should have been elaborated...Maybe it was just a macho thing...