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The Roman guards joked among
themselves as they cast lots
for the robe of the crucfied
Christ
'It was all so strange, it seemed
as if the ground under my feet was
expanding and contracting in birth
pangs, and that the very heavens
were pressing down upon us-
I could feel and taste the atmosphere
and I felt my soul was being
refined like fire in the contest of
the ages-
I, Lucas Perillias, Roman guard,won
the robe we cast lots for-
I had no stomach for these Christians
and this man was the ring leader and
now sentenced to death by Pilate-
I squeezed this robe in my fingers as
I turned and glanced at this man Jesus
on the cross-
I was half laughing and mocking with the
other guards when out of some strange
curiosity I momentarily locked gaze
with this Jesus-
As with the hundreds we crucified before
I'd grown accustomed to the angry sneers of
our victums and the many who had spat hatred
down on us in their torturous dying-
But here was a look I had never expected-
He seemed to be looking directly at me and
for moments I couldn't understand the
expression-
I looked away quickly for fear of the other
guards thinking I could possibly have an interest
in this criminal-
But that look he was giving me..so strange..so deeply
had he gripped my soul with those penetrating eyes-
I saw no hatred as the others had shown..there was
nothing in his face but the purest compassion-
It was if he had been staring at me all the time in
all that agony and with all that blood-
I loosened the grip with which I clenched his robe and
I could not make myself turn away from the gaze of this
man-
Then the whole sky became dark and the earth shook and
everyone became frightened-
By this time the other guards knew I was somehow smitten
and even transformed by this man and they began mocking
me-
But I couldn't move..I was on my knees feeling all hatred
draining out of my soul..what was happening to me?
It was raining..and all the voices of mockery faded away
and there I was staring into the very face of love..and I
know now..into the face of the almighty himself who loved
me inspite of these Roman Nails~

I am very old now,
and I feel my days
will be few..

I have not much
to leave to the
world now, except
my memories of how
things once were..

I'm awakened in the
night with the sadness
of what we lost..

Adam tries to be strong,
yet many times I've heard
him crying in the night..

We both try to hide the
pain, and the shame of
it all, but it is there..

My children try to
comfort me, but I
feel I must say
something..

I know how we were,
but sometimes a cloud
darkens my mind.. when
I try to speak of it
I am unable to form
the words..

It is though the
almighty forbids
me to reveal what
we once were..

I know the whole
world will look
back on us, and many
will hate us..

But I want to say..
I am so sorry..

I am sorry for what
we have become..
for what has become
of the world..

So much hatred..

Yet, I can tell
you this.. We
were so beautiful!

And it seems that..Oh,
yes, I remember that
part! It was Adam, and
he spoke to the stars,
and then..Oh, I can't
seem to remember the
rest..I am sorry..

The garden was so
beautiful! And we
danced in our hearts..

We were so happy!

Then.. that dark
day came.. and
we fell..

So much saddness
after that..I so
much want to go
home now.. The
Eternal God has
forgiven us..
He tells me this
in my heart, and
I know he still
loves us..

Adam said I am
not to worry..
but still.. I wish
I could tell you
a secret..
Eve

Ev'ryone seems to have answers,
But speaking for me I have none.
Naked to all, I take chances,
Just try to survive and have fun.

Purpose in life has been living,
While doing no one any harm,
Once in a while maybe giving,
Somebody a hand or an arm.

Seeking the truth, staying open,
To other's suggestions and thoughts,
Although it is blather most often,
The answers still need to be sought.

If your beliefs and convictions,
Lead you to share them with me,
I'll give them my full attention,
With a mind that's open and free.

If you be Christian or pagan,
I'll listen, but don't be deceived.
I won't dispute your conviction,
But that doesn't mean I'll believe.

Sparkling crystal flakes floating
Down from Heaven above
Covering all things with a coating
Of white showing God’s love

Peaceful quiet prevails around
The moon shining on the blanket of white
As God’s love has muffled all sound
Reflecting sparkling diamonds in the light

Listening to the sounds of the night
You can hear Angels singing in the sky
Celebrating the Glory of God’s might
Gossamer wings softly beating up high

This is the night that God was born on earth
They are celebrating His triumphant arrival
That night long ago when Mary gave birth
As the Old Testament foretold in the Bible

Glory – Glory on High Heaven and Earth
Our King and Prince of Peace has arrived
He has come to give us the miracle of rebirth
For Immanuel “God with Us” is alive!

Underneath two of the tallest buildings in the world
We were a part of an extensive piece of rail
People coming and going – busy everyday
We were proud to be part of the world trade

It started out as a beautiful September day
The sky was blue and clear – not grey
Suddenly there was a tremendous roar
Then an explosion that shook every floor

The sound of the fire was deafening and loud
People were running down the stairs and out
Meanwhile firemen and policemen came in
Heroically risking their lives for all those within

Suddenly another roar hit the second one
Both were burning with heat hot as the sun
We saw horrible sights and will never forget
Terrorists had hijacked and hit them with 2 jets

Suddenly the Twin Towers caved in – all the floors
We were buried underneath listening in horror
Then there was a deathly quiet for a long time
Until the rescuers came searching through the grime

We were moved to an island and carefully stored
Thinking we were not a part of the towers any more
Sad and lonely we sat for 15 long years
Remembering each year the fear and crying tears

Now we are in the sunshine in this quiet peaceful place
We now sit on top of this beautiful granite base
To remind the visitors who come to never forget
The day that terrorists came and posed a threat

Others have also since loss their lives each day
To keep us safe from terrorists come what may
We are here to say – We will never forget
We were part of the Twin Towers that we represent

It was a trip I was looking forward to
A visit to heaven
I saw the inscription on the gates
Abandon all suffering ye who enter here
The streets were made of gold
Everyone was a billionaire
Everyone shared their wealth
Everyone was happy and healthy
The best foods were available
Lobster, filet mignon, king crab, and thousands of others
You could go fishing and catch your limit in half an hour
You could go golfing and expect at least one hole in one
You can travel anywhere in the universe in an instant
The cars had the best music on voice command
The houses were all mansions with pools in the basement
The prettiest butterflies could be see on the most beautiful flowers
The waters were so clear and clean you could drink right out of them
All questions had answers
There was only truth and love
The angel took my hand and told me
You are going there some day
Till that day comes
You must try to create as close to heaven on earth as you can
Then the angel guided me back to earth
And I woke up still clutching the bag of candy she had given me

Look deeper inside the universe and you will find it's brilliant mind
Transcranial stimulation directing intelligent design
The Heavens celestial is the body of an eternal dream within it's own
A window into the galaxies where the heart is connected to it's soul
While event horizon reflects a dark side there is still a beauty to behold
Through parallel dimensions and wormholes into eternities of the great unknown
Where there is only the absence of time not space, a beginning without an end
Floating through the Milky Way across a gentle stellar wind
Deep into the macrocosmic silence I close my eyes and disappear
Awaiting on the other side is the golden thrones of new frontiers
Unto the Nebulas of Orions belt you can feel the gift of life
A place one day we'll again call home as we ascend into its light
~ Come Visit ~

~ JJF~

My heart may slumber in
The shadows at times
Frail man that I am
My courage may be tossed
By fearful winds
My understanding dim
But smiles were painted before
The foundation of the world and
Found my cheek in the shadows
Now on eagles wings I soar the
Heavens, through my God and
His heavenly meadow..
Cafe

She sat in her chair
Staring straight ahead
Her faded blue eyes
Appearing glazed and red

Not moving a muscle
No view outside to see
Just a brick wall ahead
Not even a green tree

Tears running down her cheeks
Dripping down to her lap
Only her memories to see
Her old body now a trap

Remembering the times past
Love, laughter and family
Now all alone and no hope
Just waiting for life’s finale

Written by: Kathy © June 27, 2021

The land covered in fresh white snow
The Sun shining across it causing it to glow
With tiny promising crystals the colors of a rainbow
Sustaining life through water that flows

The world was silent in adoration
As it awaited for its new King in anticipation
The new promise had come to earth
When one night in a stable a Virgin gave birth

He brought the promise of eternal life for those
Who believe that after He died He arose
A new Covenant had been born sent by God
To pave a path for all who accepted his gift of love

Water becomes a rainbow as the sun shines through
Now the New Covenant continues that promise too
God promised to send a Savior to save us from sin
If we drink of His water – we too will be born again