We Still Choose Barabbas Instead of Jesus

Jesus was an innocent man; The son of God, while Barabbas Was a Jewish dyed-to-the-wool Enemy to the Roman Empire “Crucify him!” “Crucify him!” “Release Barabbas!” “Release Barabbas!” The masses chanted in unison… To the cross the virtuous Man Was nailed, while the murderer Went away scorch free, To kill more Romans Today, we still repeat the same Crucifixion by following one’s charms Instead of one’s ways; hiring a family Member who is unqualified for a job, Instead of hiring a stranger Who is qualified for the same job; Voting for a politician because of his wealth And influence, instead of a peasant farmer Who promises change It is by choosing falsehood instead of Truth, That we choose Barabbas instead of Jesus, Leading us to frustration and chaos But, in the end, Truth becomes visible To us as an eternal Force That we cannot live without By: Teddy Kimathi Choice of Motif: Philosophical