Longinus

I cannot take back that last wound

I have lanced my own heart

And the heavens broke down in sorrow

When I speared yours apart

 

I was proud to serve under the Eagle

I wanted to be more than myself

But you have made me question this

That allegiance in doubt right now

 

Why did you heal me?

Did you know that you had?

Whatever the reason

You were a holy man and I am glad

 

I wish I had heard you speak

Shared your compassion

Looked into your eyes

And seen the truth instead of lies

 

Yet you forgave me

Even now you forgive me

And let me see with new eyes

The light of a new day with joyful surprise

 

 

If I had a wish for Easter, it would be that all bloodshed would stop, and people would open their minds to dialogue. Hatred is like an infection, it just loves to spread.

We need to make a choice. And that is to listen. Peace is something that requires work and time. Hatred is easy.

The challenge is peace. Please let's go to work.

 

Stained Glass Window in St.Marys Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK.

 

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