The Stones They Throw
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The Stones They Throw
by Chad Taylor
In the courts of judgment
retribution stands
eyes of accusation
with stones in their hands-
Sin lies there naked
no dignity - no pride
at the hand's of her accusers
she has already died...
Cast down at Mercy's feet
He stoops and writes in the sand
she looks up desperately
into the eyes of the Son of Man-
He looks at her
as if He can see right through
His finger in the dirt writing
"Daughter, I love you..."
In the courts of judgment
no one is alone
let him that has no sin
be the first to cast the stone-
From the eldest to the youngest
they leave the judgment seat
the stones a silent witness
to the nails in His hands and feet...
The rocks that men throw
are only their own
the sin and the shame
that they cannot atone-
The handwritten ordinances
were nailed to the cross
every one blotted out
by the blood that He lost...
At His feet you and I lie
He looks and sees right through
writing in the sand still
"My child, I love you..."
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Thank you for the encouragement!
wow and you have only been doing this for seven days? I am glad you commented on my hub or else I may have missed you!
wow and you have only been doing this for seven days? I am glad you commented on my hub or else I may have missed you!
sorry it came up twice! my computer crashed at that point, i suppose you could say it was poetic justice! ha ha
Thank you Nell! Yes, I have been doing this for a few days but writing for quite a bit more :)
What a beautiful poem!
You are truly gifted.
Beautiful verse!
Wow!Chad, I absolutely love your style. You stole my heart with this one. It is from my favorite passage of scripture. Oh where would we be without His mercy and grace but lying dead in the sand, buried in a grave too shallow to shield us from the fury of hell.
I am blown away!
Thank you for the kind words they are truly encouraging and can only inspire to write more!
True talent of an inspired poet. Absolutely breathtaking, each verse stands out, with even flow that captures the reader with enhanced imagery. Very thought provoking as well,
it's a poem that the reader jumps into for the read, being taken away to another place. I'm a fan!!!!
Denizee, thank you for the inspiration and encouragement!
Love it - thank you!
thank you!
This is beautiful. Absolutely lovely.
Very touching and the similiarities to being in court are very clever.
The rocks that men throw are only their own. Love it. thanks for sharing
Nice sentiment Chad, I'm also enjoying your hubs! : ) This one is inspiring.
This is truly amazing! I love the emotion from this! You have a gift my friend and that gift is talent. Keep writting because you are amazing.
chrissie, anyone that sees the meaning in this story is amazing! Thank you - I am glad you are my freind :)
Just had to stop by and say I am glad to have you as my friend too!
You've captured the moment and the heart of Christ I do believe. Beautifully written!
If this one isn't published traditionally, then you haven't sent it out! (Well, it needs the hand of an editor first...) I'll be HAPPY to edit for you ... and then get this PUBLISHED! It is superb (and I usually don't like anything with a religious slant).
Bravo.
Go for it!
Amazing Chad... A 'tailor' made poem....
whispers of faith 2 years ago
woooooow i am speachless
this poem is beautiful
i love how you was able to
put biblical stories into a poetic form
kepp it up