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Topic: Walk (07/20/06)
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TITLE: The lonely road | Previous Challenge Entry
By Melanie Kerr
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The killing of a man
I was hopelessly entangled
In an evil, ugly plan
Just merely a spectator
Pulled from the crowd around
They pushed me t'ward a beaten man
Just lying on the ground
“Pick up his cross and carry it!”
A Roman soldier screamed
I then became a player
In an act I’d never dreamed
His cross was placed upon me
No light and easy yoke
I felt His blood upon it
Into my shoulder soak
Small sharp splinters pierced my skin
I saw my own blood shed
Side by side I walked with Him
This man soon to be dead
The pace was slow and anguished
He stumbled on the path
A vicious whip descended
To show the soldier’s wrath
I could not stop from crying out
I felt such shame and hurt
That no one would show mercy
And lift Him from the dirt
Each step such bitter torture
My arms began to throb
We walked a lonely road that day
Jeered by an angry mob
The place of crucifixion
Was high upon a hill
The crowd had gathered round us
The air was cold and chill
The cross I then surrendered
My part came to a close
I watched them nail Him to it
With heavy brutal blows
It seemed I could not walk away
And leave this savage scene
That I would want to see the end
Of someone’s life? Obscene
I touched His blood upon my cheek
I felt its awesome power
And somehow knew His sacrifice
Was destined for this hour
Yes, standing ‘neath His wretched cross
I came at last to see
What precious gift to walk beside
A man so great as He!
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I was captured by this line: "And somehow knew His sacrifice
Was destined for this hour".
I'm so glad this gem will be published!