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Why He Died

Oh Lord! Fame was not thy aim when you came To this sinful world to give us a new, noble name Thy angels in heaven glow…you had a change of raiment To buy our pardon lest we end up in eternal torment Born king in a manger, thy depth of sobriety, You lived among mortal men, preaching life and liberty Any where you went you healed, helped… doing good The hungered and thirsty you gave thy father’s food When thy time was at hand, teardrops of blood Flowed from thy crimsoned socket… a fiery flood Meant to erode our sins and stains flowed at Gethsemane Oh the passion that made you bare the pains and chain It wasn’t the nails that kept you on the cross But you love for me made you bear the loss It wasn’t the sword and spear that made you bled But my sins… the reason for the tears you shed

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Sekitto Kisakye

Date: 7/25/2009 6:15:00 AM

Great poem with wonderful message. Thanks for your writes. Really this shows that in Nigeria there's good talented people not only in foot ball. please, teach othersto do the same

Prince Freakasso

Date: 7/21/2009 3:10:00 AM

very well said words. We share his pain and suffering.You did great justice to your noble thought.Get stronger by the day.Thank U for your Beautiful comment! GOD BLESS.... Prince

Kathy Guerra

Date: 7/16/2009 4:10:00 PM

Bravo..very deep

Kushal Poddar

Date: 7/15/2009 10:20:00 AM

Thank you Adeleke. This is serene poetry.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/15/2009 12:08:00 AM

re-visit, I love this poem so!!!!! Adeleke, jamesy

Steve Meadows

Date: 7/13/2009 12:45:00 PM

which one of my poems was featured and how do you know? im new here great poem btw

Lary Houston

Date: 7/13/2009 8:25:00 AM

thanks for your wonderful words...didn't even know my poem had been featured. I'm new to computers and this web-site so any tips will be deeply appreciated. Thanks for your beautiful work your faith shines through...lary

Brian Strand

Date: 7/13/2009 12:01:00 AM

Excellent poetry full of faith Adelke.thank you for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian

Yvette Deem

Date: 7/12/2009 10:35:00 PM

this is so powerful and beautiful . thank you for this. and thank you so much for the comments on my poetry.

Neldy Jolo

Date: 7/12/2009 8:56:00 PM

it brings me down to explore the wisdom within. God's knows best. it is really overwhelming piece. I like it very much. fascinating! wow!. please do more to teach others especially me.

Pawlu Pascarawlu

Date: 7/12/2009 7:14:00 PM

Great poem Adeleke, great imagery here and thank you for you're kind words.

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 7/12/2009 5:13:00 PM

Beautiful timeless message Adeleke. Someday you may find an alternative perspective for this monumental event of such significance to the western world, one that focuses much more on his love for you and less on your sins. You may find this historic figure's life and message was rewritten by many of his early followers, especially those who established his church. Far be it from me to tell you when that day is though...that's completely up to you.

Jayne Eggins

Date: 7/12/2009 10:43:00 AM

Amen to this one ... lovely write and thank you for the comments on my poems they are much appreciated ... Love Jayne c

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/12/2009 7:59:00 AM

Hey welcome back with a very good write--amen to this gem--charma;-)

Kristy De La Keur Scoville

Date: 7/11/2009 8:38:00 PM

No matter what it is still humbling to know what HE did for us...great poem and thank s for the comments

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/11/2009 12:46:00 PM

many devotionals are cliche'....(I still approve, but cliche' nonetheless!).but not this fine prayer! I like it!!! smiles...jim

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 7/8/2009 6:48:00 AM

This is such an excellent poem. It flows with such reverence and love. He came for every person, so that everyone could have eternal life. This is so marvelous. I really like the flow of the words and the message. God bless always and great job! ~Joseph

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 6/26/2009 10:06:00 PM

This is the greatest porposition that does not mellow with age....about salvation and Christ's name. Very timely subject. God bless. Ernilando

John Freeman

Date: 6/23/2009 5:49:00 PM

No better subject to write about, our saviour jesus , very beautifully done,thinks for sharing,love jm

William Kershaw

Date: 6/20/2009 9:07:00 AM

Adeleke, All a believer can say is Amen. Beautiful thoughts beatifully expressed. May the Lord bless you and yours. Your admiring friend, Will

John Tanaskow

Date: 6/20/2009 4:35:00 AM

it's a nice thought. and what dose asq mean.

Amin Tres

Date: 6/18/2009 8:33:00 PM

Thanks a lot. The message is spread everyday and thank you for being part of this good news

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 6/17/2009 3:14:00 PM

THis would make for a splendid presentation during Lent or at Easter itself. It rings of true faith and is sincerely felt. My congratulations to you. Thank you for your kind remarks regarding my entry. I appreciate it. Regards, GK

Ann Hoffmann

Date: 6/16/2009 11:49:00 AM

It is an amazing poem-It is wonderful to read the truth in a beautiful form. thank you!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/15/2009 9:44:00 AM

this is a beauty--my sins the reasons for the tears you shed--this is so true....and not the nails kept Him on the cross--but His love for you and me,He stayed there just so we can be saved,this goes to my favs and is a gem--thanks re your comment--i try to find time to study the forms well,time is very limited for me,but i ll try and thanks...we'll be missing your writes too and i'll pray for you so you do well in your exams,thats a promise starting today till you return--charma