I was there when Christ they did crucify (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

I was there when Christ they did crucify
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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I have never done, to my memory, another religious write, I leave them to those that are more capable...so please be kind on this my first attempt...ed

I was there when Christ they did crucify… There he hung, On a non-descript hill, Overlooking the peasantry of Rome, Crying out for his father to take him to his heavenly home… As a centurion I did sit, Not knowing of his power, Not having the sense to cower, His companion did him betray, For a few pieces of gold his eternal soul he did down lay… I do now cringe at the memory of his thorny crown, My heart does now stop as I recall in his hands and feet, the nail sound, Through how many lifetimes must I repent my lack of good judgment? Before I do make my final descent, Into the bowels of hell and my eternal torment… Dearest God on high, I know now my lack of sense, Please from this immortal coil me remove, Take me into your fold, In my personal defense, I have over two thousand years did intensely repent… © ed ~ 7/11/05

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 11, 2005

Ed,

Beautifully penned! A most profoundly moving piece--thank you!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Susan Barton (Reader)

Amazing Grace how sweet Ed's sound!

Reviewed by Reginald Birch (Reader)

Well what can I say? Ed writing about the bible, but after a few thousand years you should know what you are talking about.
Reg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

I'd say you do 'religion' extremely well, my friend - a most profound perspective.

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)

Hmmm... yes, you're quite right, Eddie M, this is something new from you... but it rings with sincerity and a deep wish to express something you must be pondering.

Poetically, it is fine form and an honest write. I can't imagine what Jerry means, unless, of course, he has recently taken his vows and we now have to address him as Father. Yikes! (grin)

katy xox

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Very well written. Better watch it, you'll have the secularist on your ass if you keep this up.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Absolutely AMAZING piece, Ed! I applaud your first attempt. Great job indeed!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Well written Ed!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on July 10, 2005

Ed, excellent POV, which allows us to witness the scene through the centurion's eyes. I believe we come to an authentic faith and spirituality best through considering one another's stories and the way our lives intersect with the larger faith story. What you've done here provides such an opening to enter into that larger story - the Christian faith and the manifestation of Spirit in our midst. Thx for posting this, Dawn