They Nailed Him

On a day that had to be
He was nailed to a tree,
for crimes He did not commit
but He knew He must submit

They beat him so badly
that others cried so sadly,
but He would not repine
for your sins and for mine

A man... a son like no other
treated each one like a brother,
He forgave them because He knew
"For they know not what they do"

He died that day nailed to a crossed tree,
He did it because He loves you and me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 2:47 PM
Amen! A perfect ending to your sonnet, George! Congrats!
Aul Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting............ George
Brown Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Susan's "Nailed or Failed"contest George. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 6:44 PM
GEORGE, Congratulations with your wonderful win, In SUSAN'S contest. take care ;-) ~ Always PD
Brown Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 1:56 PM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this Monday afternoonGeorge . I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful fun loving week and keep the old pen flowing. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 11:25 AM
George well said good luck..David
Aul Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Thank you......... George
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