AS FORETOLD.

Fay Slimm.

 

 

As Foretold.

 

Not yet flesh-and-blood-clad
informed Essence traced familiar
space of joy's timeless dimensions
then gladness for living in airy realms
met human need at ether's earth-edge,
called by request an Only-Begotten
became eager to manifest.

Apple of Heaven's kingly eye
relinquished position, mission-sent
in princely service, male-shaped and
love-veined Pity walked as The Man,
gathering awed listeners and openly
talking of narrow's divinely-set way
toward state of redemption.

Truth-driven, without fear
freedom-revealer scorched proud eye
and ear, tore aside feeble excuses for
uncaring tax-tables of lucre-exchange,
much despised yet understanding He
bent in submission and faced anger's
ire to bear undeserved sentence.

Cuffed as thorned reprobate
silent remained and while high-court
rose to vilify spit and condemn, Love
stood alone, mocked for absolving all
unknowing error, prepared to suffer
in facing slow nail-staked death.

Outlawed and buried, grave
could not hold spirit and life-force
arose, showed death attack had freed
inner Being yet mould-bound in human
denial un-humbled pride never viewed
Love's undying success when Life rose,
as foretold, earthlings to save.

No better cause for celebration
as memorial brings timely reminder
to Christians the meaning of Sacrifice.

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 21st, 2019 01:27
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • orchidee

    An eloquent write Fay.

    • Fay Slimm.

      My thanks to you Orchi.

    • Michael Edwards

      Some read, some write- a great work Fay

      • Fay Slimm.

        Glad you enjoyed the piece Michael - thank you and have a great day.

      • ANGELA & BRIAN

        A BLESSED EASTER FAY ~ This is awesome an immaculate poem in tribute to our LORD & SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST ~ AMEN It needs no mundane style & subject analysis from US ~ just THANK YOU ~ AMEN !
        Blessings & love in the Spirit ~ Love the visual too !
        Yours as always ANGELA & BRIAN (9pm NZ) 🧡🧡🧡🧡

        • Fay Slimm.

          My thanks to you for the visit and read - - you two have a GREAT break in South Island soon........x x

        • Poetic Dan

          Interesting read!

          • Fay Slimm.

            Glad for your visit and interest dear Dan.

          • Neville

            a spiritual tale told timely and true..... N

            • Fay Slimm.

              Grateful thanks for your input to my efforts as tribute to this time of year Nev............. x

              • Neville

                my pleasure, as always..

              • dusk arising

                The story of Jesus taught to us all as children re-told in condensed and meaningful mode. Compassion, awe and the quality of forgiveness shine through in your telling.

                • Fay Slimm.

                  Many thank yous for the visit and read of my efforts at tribute to the finest of stories.

                • Suresh

                  Recounting the events so many times told, in your own prose. A solemn and awakening write

                  • Fay Slimm.

                    My grateful thanks Suresh and so pleased you enjoyed the tribute to events of long ago but still meaningful to many today,

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Very good write Fay.

                    • Fay Slimm.

                      Thank you Goldy.



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