Good Friday: Poem by Coletha Albert

Good Friday

Is the day of torture and death

No matter how I try

I can’t see anything else

So many mother’s sons

Unjustly crucified

Hanged upon a tree

Humiliated publicly

While the true criminals went free

To dream their dreams?

Or ridden by nightmares?

To life guiltfree?

Or haunted mercilessly?

I know it’s supposed to be

Good Friday for you and me

But a lot is left out

Of this story…

Go down to street view

And what do you see

All of Jesus’s followers

Did not run and flee

Do you feel it down in your soul?

There’s more to be told?

Can we handle the truth?

What would we do if we knew?

The entire story

Of how Christ came to glory

Why we’re given half his story

Yet expected to celebrate

This and every Good Friday

I pray that every wrong is put right

I pray for the whole truth tonight

I pray all liars are seen through

I pray for love and true freedom

For me and for you.

What if Jesus didn’t die?

What if Jesus is still alive?

What if He’s been ruling all this time?

What if His Kingdom is now?

What if this IS paradise?

Him dying was the lie?

Would this and every day be a Great Friday?

What if God was one of us? Just a stranger on the bus?

Β β€œThe LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:22-26

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Malachi 3:6

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Published by MsColetha

Coletha has several years of experience in communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations including her own. She specializes in writing and public speaking as she enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with others as well as volunteering: β€’ Licensed WA State Life Insurance Agent 2018 – 2020 β€’ Appointed Board Member - City of Tukwila 2016 – 2017 β€’ City Council Candidate Position 5 – 2017 Elections β€’ Appointed Precinct Committee Officer 2013 - 2017 β€’ Administrative Specialist V - Texas, (Camp Victory) 2008 – 2009 β€’ Published Author – Seattle, WA 2007 -2015 β€’ Blogger, Remote 2006- Present

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