Good Friday

Good Friday

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin

Good Friday,


You are laced in shadows and light,

 And I ponder.


The clouds above push along and share breezes

- Prodding, brisk about.


Towhee, red wing and sparrow, echo then repeat

 -In beauteous harmonies Tender.


Shadow and lace sun mosaics dance.

 Spread courtyard surface as if fine bisque.


This setting, this page- to pour my thoughts

Because Jesus the Christ is no stranger


In human shell given from our Father, Emmanuel

 -Is now shared to give meaning.


Jesus’ Death, to bring life;

 if people will listen to your voice.


Good Friday, your true message

God is good for all who will hear.


Messiah, you came to save every lost soul.

You’ll not leave even one little lamb crying.


For your mission is seeking and saving unloved children,

 -Covered, in shadows weight.


Do we know of your love, bright shining?

© 2018 Kathy Van Kurin


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Easter is a time to reflect; to sit quietly still in contemplation! Your words and emotional delivery from the heart reminds us all of selfish sacrifice. 'Do we know of your love, bright shining?' - you ask ... we certainly did by Easter Monday ... bless :-)

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

PhilOz O'fee,
Yes. Easter time is God's wake up call to us as we consider what He is telling .. read more



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Kathy,
Your beautiful poem speaks of Hope. Christ's commitment to share His Love and Gift of Heavenly Eternity are hard to put into words. We made Good Friday a violent bloody sacrifice. The Father turned into an act of compassion and forgiveness.
Your words remind us to be vigilant to the message of Jesus Christ's act of unconditional Love. Without Good Friday there is only darkness.
Blessings,
Richie b.



Posted 6 Years Ago


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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

richieb,
As I was reading your review (and thank you for reading my above writing) I thought .. read more
Good write and some suggestions.

I would change shadows to hidden or covered mysteries. In God there is no shadow or wavering (James 1:17). God is hidden in his thinking and purposes (Isaiah 55:8-9) which we are too limited to fully understand.

Easter is the message: Christ is Life, if we accept his death cleans our sins and obey his commands (the Way and Truth), he will resurrect us to life in perfection filled with his Spirit. Christ saves many but not those who refuse to heed his call.

Joy, peace and blessings.

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Christos Victor,
I love how this life is full of lessons and the awareness of others on this.. read more
dead letter office

6 Years Ago

Your faith in Christ is an encouragement to me and many others faith. Kathy keep writing as the Spir.. read more
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

We look for what makes life real. You and I and all people in many ways. I just wish everyone could .. read more
Everything you said about Our Messiah was meaningful and deep. And I don't think that human will ever be able to fathom this love.
Wonderful writing!!!!!
Blessings

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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Lovely poet,
Yes, God is the master artist of all things 'meanigful and deep. We hold the imp.. read more
A wonderful poem for Good Friday.
"Messiah, you came to save every lost soul.
You’ll not leave even one little lamb crying.

For your mission is seeking and saving unloved children,
-Covered, in shadows weight."
The lines above. Endearing words we need to remember. Thank you Kathy for sharing the amazing words and your thoughts.



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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

coyote Poetry,
Your gift for communication and clear insight is not missed in work you share .. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

You are very kind Kathy. People forget why we have Good Friday. Need to be reminded. Thank you for s.. read more
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

coyote,
Your kindness and receptivity does not go unnoticed. Being human is in our neediness... read more
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LSS
God's tablet of creation, is one of His best medium for the presentation of His Son, the Lord of creation. What essence of His love He has for us; displayed eternally, visible yet hidden, clear enough for little children yet beyond the grasp of too sinful men. Precious and few, it seems, those reminders that are ever with us and go unnoticed.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

LSS,
We are made to recieve the clues all around in many ways; we humans all share this char.. read more
the most incredible message brought to man kind,he died for us as we was still sinners
rose from the dead so that we may live

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Ron,
Yes. We are so tenuously placed, realizing as you say, that what other message can even.. read more
 wordman

6 Years Ago

and as a struggling christian,i can relate
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

We struggle and learn and know who are hope is in. Your honesty is your footstep to a closer walk wi.. read more
indeed. powerful truth you remind us of. the greatest story ever told. beautiful testimony of salvation. 'tis available for all who will accept. a free gift for all humanity. wonderful Kathy!

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Pete,
Testimony. We all share a testimony of some kind don't we? By our very lives... To ac.. read more
“For your mission is seeking and saving unloved children”...Kathy, your reverent and moving words touch my heart. Beautiful poem, prayer, for a somber and transcendent day. Contemplative couplets, eloquent language and spirit-filled thoughts. Filled with grace. Thank you for this my friend.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Dear Friend,
Your review truly warmed this soul. The warmth and blessings of others between .. read more
Annette Pisano-Higley

6 Years Ago

Dear Kathy, your talent and compassion are truly inspirational. It is a joy to read your poems. Than.. read more
Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

I was just thinking something like that concercing you. It's so nice to affirm and be affirmed. I wo.. read more
Fine words for Easter, Kathy.
Have a great weekend.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

Thanks Paul. I hope that it was special for you too.
Easter is a time to reflect; to sit quietly still in contemplation! Your words and emotional delivery from the heart reminds us all of selfish sacrifice. 'Do we know of your love, bright shining?' - you ask ... we certainly did by Easter Monday ... bless :-)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

6 Years Ago

PhilOz O'fee,
Yes. Easter time is God's wake up call to us as we consider what He is telling .. read more

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