now that the nails
are rusted and bent
you are gone
at the hands
of the trusted
what did you gain
from all the pain
the long walk
too much talk
the lashes

you knew
you were right
but you left
in the night
only to hear
centuries later
your name
taken in vain

have you returned
unrecognized
will you allow
swords and nails
to be raised again
or is it safer to sit
on a throne
watching

as mankind
reflects a sickness
in the soul
never fathomed
by a just,
loving and
all knowing
creator

is there really
enough time
to undo
all the wrongs
done in your name

hey JC
is there an
answer

04/15/2009