Payback Is A …..
Jesus, the Son, dwelled with God in heaven.
Lucifer smiled, sneered, “Payback is a ……” “Luke!
You cannot utter such … it is forbidden
before the heavenly hosts and children.
If you’re THAT low … slink upon the ground!”
Cain killed Able, was tossed out of Eden.
Angrily he said, “Payback is a …..!” “CAIN!
Your ultimatum brought murder to men.
What you did … UNJUST! I do as I must
Escillating sin … salvation won’t win.”
Noah built an ark. Folks laughed, “What a lark!”
A man drowning cursed, “Payback is a …..!” “HUSH!
I offered a way yet you chose sin, vice.
Fed and then clothed you. What more could I do?
I gave knowledge, health, but you wanted wealth.”
Jesus Christ was born early one March morn.
Male babes slain, King swore. “Payback is a …..!” “What?
My Son, His Kingdom … as “I” say it’s done!
You shall worship Him for infinity.
Live life faithfully, thrive eternity.”
Christ was crucified. Death, grave, He defied.
He paid for OUR sins. Payback is a …… “Glory!
Sins washed by His blood, sacrifice of love.
Dedication to our tribulation,
He’ll return anew, fetch the faithful few.
copyright 2009 Sandra S. Corona
An Artistic Appreciation of Jesus, Volume 2
~ The BUILDER of the ARK is calling people to enter and learn how to live in peace, but we prefer to follow Mammon and his bankers; and all of his bought and paid servants.
This poem sings to Justice and dignity; to humanity and fraternity, and it does it in poetic compliance.
I salute You, Poet.
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Love the picture, too.
Connie