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body piercing saved my life
by Melissa Arel
Scarlet scarred holy palms
Nailbound, rusted, bludgeoned feet
Bloodwater pouring, skin-soaked side
The final battle is now complete.
01/26/2006
Author's Note: When I was 18 I went on a missions trip to Costa Rica. I made a friend on the trip named Jen who wore this light blue shirt that said "body piercing saved my life". I always loved that shirt. I though about it today and this poem came to me. :)
Posted on 01/27/2006
Copyright © 2024 Melissa Arel
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Tim D Livingston on 01/27/06 at 08:46 AM He was pierced for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities. Amen. |
| Posted by Ken Harnisch on 01/27/06 at 04:47 PM Of your faith, which I never shared as fervently, but always respected because it burns so bright in your heart and soul, I say: well-remembered! and well-created, like He who gave you inspiration |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 01/27/06 at 08:37 PM Well done Mom...Charlie |
| Posted by Beth K Hannah on 01/31/06 at 04:08 PM the correlation of modern piercing and of the crucifixtion is really good. this gave me something to mull over. good work |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/05/11 at 03:19 PM A vivid contrast to the body piercing I see all around me now. This piece strongly refocuses the mind. |
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