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The Third Station of the Cross

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Weak and tired I fall on rough cobbled stones. Blood oozed down my face across my cheekbones. My knees are bruised and pain spreads from my brain, The wooden bar hurt my back again. Man must learn as I accept my bad fall. The time must come for you to confess all. I fall but sinless I still bear your sins, Get up, repent and a new life begins. Still, I suffer as lashes hit my back, For soldiers hate and like a wolfish pack They just wish me to arrive up on the hill Whilst Pharisaic zealots curse me ill. Yet I speak not one sole word nor complain. I suffer pain and pray all are not in vain. Sturdy hands roughly urge and lift me up. Gives me my cross, and I drink my bitter cup. I came to save humanity from hell, That I might see you all in Heaven dwell. Haltingly I trudge on the cobbled rocks, Die on a cross. O happy paradox.

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Valsa George

Date: 3/26/2023 1:30:00 AM

When i attend the Way of the Cross, often my eyes get misted with tears. The third station always spurts in me a surge of emotions. Jesus's suffering and crucifixion, so touchingly narrated, dear Victor !

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/21/2023 7:12:00 AM

A beautiful Easter poem - and so well written, KUDOS my friend, He died so that others would be saved! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/19/2023 2:50:00 PM

A magnificent write on the third station of the cross Victor. Imagine the agony Jesus suffered for humanity’s sake, to take the sting from out of our sins. Blessings, Belle

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/19/2023 12:20:00 PM

Wonderful write! He bore our cross, willingly and with promise. He came to make this walk, this walk of shame and death. Born again! Born again! He is our resurrection! God bless you in this Lenten season. Hugs ~ Kim

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/18/2023 3:26:00 AM

I become saddened each time I read or study or think about the ordeal of the cross because my sinful nature is what sent Him to the cross. He did it all for humanity whether they accept Him or not. Thanks for sharing this one at this time of year when Easter is on the way. Your visits to my page encourage. Sara

Joseph May

Date: 3/18/2023 3:25:00 AM

He gave it all to redeem us from sin, Powerful write Victor

Eve Roper

Date: 3/17/2023 10:22:00 PM

Very powerful and heartfelt write at a time of Easter. Blessings friend

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/17/2023 9:10:00 PM

The beautiful words of this poem evoke thoughts of our dear Lord's sacrifice, as we prepare to celebrate the joy of His resurrection. Wonderfully written, Victor. :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/17/2023 1:13:00 PM

the stations can be so powerful, I dip in them each year, your humanity and passion shows in every word you pen dear friend, soon he will resurrect and what a joy that shall be *

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2023 9:32:00 AM

- A beautiful and powerful poem, Victor - hugs

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/17/2023 9:27:00 AM

"I came to save humanity from hell, That I might see you all in Heaven dwell," Beautiful tribute to our Divine Lord. Blessings my friend! When will man push away his stone of lesser ego, denying entrance to Heaven?~ step out from under, faithfully peel off the crushing Cross (The Law) of Cause and Effect to which his soul yet adheres despite Christ's loving sacrifice. The Kingdom is at hand. That near for eternal grasp.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/17/2023 5:43:00 AM

Good Afternoon Victor. Hello. Yes, you have captured the being of it all. It is timely always and especially now during Lent. I think we can all agree. This entry was also thought out and executed. Thank you as always for sharing your poetic talent. Have a beautiful afternoon. May today be all that it can be and show you everything good. Love and Blessings now and always. (smile)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/17/2023 5:27:00 AM

Aptly conveyed in reverence of almighty. Solemn vibes throughout in service of the one who gave his life. Excellent write, Victor.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/17/2023 4:51:00 AM

A high level of poetry was composed. Despite the historicity of specific occurrences continuing to stir the embers of debate, your analogies are stunning.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/17/2023 3:27:00 AM

We must never forget the sacrifice our Saviour made for us. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/17/2023 2:23:00 AM

His death was sure painful, Victor, and all so that we could live, wonderful poem:)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/17/2023 2:09:00 AM

I intended to write a poem about Stations of the Cross. Dear Victor I am so glad I didn't. It would have shrunk to obscurity compared to yours. This poem is beautiful Victor. In every way, just as it should be. A credit to you my friend. You are an incredible writer and poet.

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 3/17/2023 10:18:00 AM

You can still do it.