The Cross
The Cross Beaten, abused, kicked, flogged. Pain sears my body with each lash of the whip. My mind loses focus. I try to breather. Love the enemy Half Conscious, we are dragged outside. A crossbeam tied to bleeding arms. The smell consumes me. Sweat, blood, excrement. I throw up. Love the enemy My legs won't work, I can hardly see. I fall, landing face first in the dross of humanity. I feel strong arms. a face seen before, Simon from Cyrene I look into his eyes, into his soul. In Hell's midst, another child is saved. Love the enemy Piercing pain shoots through wrists and feet I am blind. All I can here is the Satan's voice "Save yourself" "Follow me and you can be their King" Love the enemy My God, My God, where are you? Darkness closes in, my mind swirls in freefall into the wings of Abba, and Spirit We cry together Forgive them Love the enemy