crucify me do

by itchywitchGalway, Ireland

Apr 2013 1,095 Views 9 comments

crucify me do

I have done my share of falling down
i have battled through the rough
i found the strength inside me
for i believed in the path i took.

I have felt the kiss of betrayal
i have turned the other cheek
only to have the other side kissed
with lies and deceit.

I have layed bare and naked
garmets removed against will
but still i stood with head held up
i have no shame in mans sin.

I have worn the crown of mockery
being whipped by some for who i am
watched whilst others defied me
oh the shame of cowardly man.

As i sit here upon my mountain
do to me now your very worst
and forgive for i do know what i do
when i lift my eyes and you i curse.

Still, i lay myself in your mercy
with outstretched arms as if but instead i cry
be it as angel or as person
let thy will be done..let me fly.

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Posted: Apr 2013

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fjamesj9701DunkinDonuts, Florida USAApr 25, 2013

My turn to tell you that is a heart Wrenching write. Honest and beautiful. Thank you for sharing and nice to see you posting...Jesse

darkhorse555donegal, Donegal IrelandApr 25, 2013

your at the summit slowly you will come down wings of an angel you have found beautiful heartfelt words

wayne34liverpool, Merseyside, England UKApr 25, 2013

Powerfull write from the heart

for you from me

itchywitchOPgalway, Galway IrelandApr 25, 2013

Thank you one and all for your kind comments and words

john17021984campbelltown, New South Wales AustraliaSep 21, 2013

Hi Itchywitch, With this poem you rise to the occasion and fly through the critics, this is very good though the last two verses are a little hard to follow it does not mar this hard knocks style poem, the meek are always mocked by the powerful and men can be very mean to their women too, I have only praise for your work here...keep on writing dear. John

fjamesj9701DunkinDonuts, Florida USASep 21, 2013

I have read it once and commented already, but reading it again still is very powerful and heartfelt. I admire your use of words, metaphor, passion, depth, soul, and everything you are that laid this write on paper. Thank you. ..Jesse

itchywitchOPgalway, Galway IrelandSep 21, 2013

Hi john and thanks for your kind comments

but maybe to explain the last verse or two...
we all have our own cross to carry and unfortunately some have it heavier then others but still, we do our best to carry our own well and normally we have a reason why.. mainly we hope and believe that things can only get better and perhaps that cross of ours might lighten some day.

I got very sick earlier this year, was in hospital for a time and was awaiting some tests to find out if i had cancer or not, thats when i wrote the above poem.. instead of being scared i was angry, bad enough my life was a struggle but must my dieing be too.. reason why i said, if i'm to die then let thy will be done but enough of the suffering once and for all..

Sorry if i'm blabbering but i don't like leaving anyone confused, hope that explains my last two verses a bit better john

Howdy jesse for you from me

steve1223adelaide, South Australia AustraliaFeb 14, 2014

Wow ... this is so full of emotion that it leaps out at you

sundayrose1san francisco, California USAFeb 14, 2014

Still, i lay myself in your mercy
with outstretched arms as if but instead i cry
be it as angel or as person
let thy will be done..let me fly.

My dear friend, I was in hibernation when you wrote this so I am so happy I come to read it now. What a timely read under the circumstances you are in, and so for me, too.

Very powerful and very strong Itchy and yet still within the acceptance of our Lord, God's will.

I pray my dear friend. And hang in there. Like I said, more than anyone else, it is you who will carry the cross, as when my mom passed away from cancer in 2005.

god bless you my dear.

Phyllis