The Son

        Wounded was he,
        But not broken.
        Bruised was he,
        But not crushed.

        Stripes were his
        Their pain to bear.
        Thirst he knew
        But who would care

        Yet some who
        stood beholding him
        Said this is the
        Son of God!

        Shamed was he,
        but not alone.
        Two shared
        the bitter gall.

        One cried out
        Remember me.
        He gave his head a nod.
        Just as the soldier's heart
        Had said, this is the Son of God!

              -- Larry V. Newman




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