the choice He made

A poetic look at the last days of Christ, the things said and done, and how even the abuse pointed towards truth

Events that should have taken place,

But not as they had.

 

The words that were spoken were true,

But not as they were meant.

 

A crown should have been on His head,

Not of thorns, but of gold

 

A royal robe on His shoulders

But not to mock Him

 

Roman soldiers knelt before Him

But not in humility

 

Better for one to die, not all,

Truth from the high priest

 

But he was speaking of kept peace

Not of eternity

 

Declared as an innocent man,

By His judge and jury.

 

His blood be on our heads, they yelled,

And it will wash them clean.

 

King of the Jews, written on the cross

True, yet they knew Him not

 

He saved others, but not Himself

Was the taunt He heard

 

The crowds were finally correct

The one thing He could not do

 

Love beyond their understanding

Kept Him hanging there

 

He could not save both He and you

The choice had been made

 

Heavens most precious gift of all

Life for us by the death of the Son

Reviews

[Yina]

WOW!! That is absolutely beautiful!!!! So very true!!

[Krystal Nicole]

This is a very beautiful poem. I think this would make a very good feature for the Christian Writers club. If you'll submit it, then I'll love to feature this and you in Christian Writers club for the month of February. Anyways, great write

[Chuck]

knp. sorry that I did not see this sooner. Thank you very much for your kind words. I know that I missed February and that honor, but I will try to submit it anyway, just to that people can see it. Thank you very much for your encouragement.

[Anna Cate Reid]

Ah, yes, the joy mingled with sorrow, you express it well!

[Chuck]

Thank you. A great idea. I will do that.

[Violet Dreams...]

nice

[Violet Dreams...]

Beautiful poetry Chuck. But I'd like to suggest the title you gave, isn't giving fragrance to your poem.
Your poem is worth accolades
But I think, if eye's are way to your soul, title is the heart of the poem. One seeing the title doesn't expect you to write something back in date.
So if your poem talks about back in date. Try to hint the reader in your title.
I'm not being rude, but your lines

"He could not save both He and you
The choice had been made"

This title will blossom your poem. And give you many views.