Salvation in the Shape of a Cross

by becca   Apr 10, 2007


The world looks blackened through these times,
Everythings darkened and dim,
Societys banished all color,
And is stained with the blackness of sin.
Like a weight that can never be lifted,
Every wrong doing, injustice and lie,
Has burdened every person that walks on this earth,
And has left them destined to die.
And were fighting for peace,
Aging for youth,
Were dying for life,
And lying for truth.

And I wander.

Through the darkness,
The hatred, and pain,
And in despair, I utter a prayer,
For your help and your love once again.

But nothing happens, no Savior comes,
And Im left in the dark all alone,
And I see Satan's eyes, watching my steps,
Waiting to claim me his own.

And just as I think,
All faith is false, And all hope is lost;
A flash of light, a vision before me-
Salvation in the shape of a cross.

The sweetest sacrifice upon it,
The answer to my desperate prayer,
Your glorious face, twisted in pain,
From the load of the burden you bear.
With the weight of the world on your shoulders,
Pinned down by the nails of our sin,
Your pierced hands holding wide the gates of heaven,
To let your children in.
In silent song you call us,
Each adult, boy and girl,
With a loving heart, and arms outstretched,
To embrace a blackened world.

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  • 16 years ago

    by amber

    Again another lovely write darlin. I love this one as well....the more i read of yours the more favorites i have. This one really shows the despair of a lost soul longing to be found. i love it. very inspiring. waiting for more lovely poems.....
    always,
    ~*~Amber~*~

  • 16 years ago

    by Lisa

    Wow..
    amazing wirte
    i love how u picturedChrist in thisway,amazing truly
    u got real talent,
    keep it up
    and when u can pls look at my work,and tell me what u think.
    thankyou,God bless you and
    takecare:)
    -Lisa

  • 16 years ago

    by Mr O

    Not a relilgious person myself, but you have a true talent. If there is a God he has given you a gift please use it often. This is a beautiful poem, even to an Athiest like myself.

  • 16 years ago

    by Anton

    Well i admire this poem so much for the style it was written but more so the topic. I have tried time and time again but i can never describe the Grace of God But u did it very well her I am amazed at your tallent. God bless and keep on writing. =)

  • 16 years ago

    by +HISblood=Mylife+

    Wow, this is trully amazing thank you so much for the comment on mine sorry it took so long to get back...this is really good work, hope to read more soon! always keep your faith strong in him even when it really hurts and knowing that doing the right thing can be the hardest, keep your hope in him and you always have a place to run.
    again this was absolutely amazing
    your sister in Christ,
    erica

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