The Giant Crucifix

Exploring religion and mystery

I was there with other faithfuls at Olo. We all strained our eyes,
defying the fierce rays of the sun as the giant cross would be
lifted, from where it will fight the Antichrist: to save us and the
world.
A million eyes shot up towards the sky as the heavy ropes
began to climb. The choir immaculately dressed for the
occasion intoned THE INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The people joined their voices , and the pitch rose with the
giant cross.
THEN something happened!

The cost and the image of the wounded Christ had come into
view. Even from the spot under a cashew tee where I stood, I
could see the crown of thorns and the blood gushing from an
eye.
A baby had let out a sharp ringing cry from a far distance.
Another child screamed out loudly as the terror spread over.
The haunting image of Christ as it rose had sent ripples of fear
and had frightened the little ones.
I saw the frenzied flights of women escaping the scene with
their babies fastened to their bosom. A dreadful panic from
nowhere gripped the congregation and legs began to pound
the muddy earth in sudden retreat....
What is chasing them?


Before 2pm, the giant crucifix had been stationed and we the
worshipers beheld the glorious sight from miles away.
That night, I had a terrible nightmare where the giant crucifix
was moving. The crucified Christ has disengaged His big bold
hands from the nail trappings and was trying to wrap me up. I
was running and shouting before I woke up.


The following morning, I bundled my little belongings and set
them on my head. It was still dark as morning had not fully
come. On reaching the bus stand what I saw shook my bones.
A thousand travellers and more had already converged.
Whether they were leaving or running I could not tell. But the
expressions on their faces were similar to mine.
The ceremony of the giant crucifix was much more than what
our little heads could comprehend.

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[richieb]

"A million eyes shot up at the sky", the number sounds staggering but will be a drop in the bucket when the final days arrive. D Driva, you captured the fear, confusion, doubt and hope that will rise in people will have them scattering every where. Great visual images. Thank you, Richie B.

[D Driva]

Thanks Richie B...

I will work harder