by Terry Collett
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November 1, 2006

MARTHA AND THE CRUCIFIX.

August 03, 2008 02:14 AM UTC (Updated: December 10, 2009 03:55 AM UTC)
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Martha held the crucifix
Between forefinger and thumb;
Rubbed her small finger over
The dark brown wood of the cross;
Moved it along the pierced feet

And shins of the plaster Christ,
Paused at the flesh coloured knees.
How pained they seemed both touching
Beneath her finger's soft touch;
She moved her finger along

The thighs of the Crucified;
Over the battered body
Which has seen far better days,
Touched the toughened arms outstretched
With her tender finger's feel;

Then stopped and stared at the head
Pierced hard with a plaster crown
Of thorns; the eyes looking up
Pleadingly into her own
As if she had some power

To release Him from His cross;
She kissed the Crucified's head
With her own soft human lips;
Sensed the pain and agony
Of the living and the dead.

Comments: 21

Terry Collett Aug 3, 2008, 2:16am UTC
Poem by me and my Muse.
Kushal Poddar Aug 3, 2008, 7:03am UTC
great. the rich depiction and meanings...wow
ELLEN B. Aug 3, 2008, 8:11am UTC
Very astute thoughts in this poem, and a wonderful depiction of what might go on in the brain of someone in church, or anywhere with a rosary. I am Catholic, and have often had my mind wander while studying it. I have the one my Mother had with her every day for over 20 years, it is always with me. Strange that you mention she thought it may have some power. In a sense it does. It provokes memories. Causes contemplation, and creates a mood, almost everytime. Great job. Ellen B
Carl Lee Aug 3, 2008, 9:23am UTC
Thank you for using Gather Broadcast, where there is an open line of communication for all and you’re more than a connection.
Beth G. Aug 3, 2008, 10:47am UTC
This was a very lovely poem, I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen D. Aug 3, 2008, 11:16am UTC
This is so fantastic. I'm absolutely loving your poems.
Terry Collett Aug 3, 2008, 11:21am UTC
Thank you all.
t b. Aug 3, 2008, 11:48am UTC
I enjoyed this as well Terry.
Rae M. Aug 3, 2008, 12:21pm UTC
That is very visual and powerful.
Angela A. Aug 3, 2008, 5:47pm UTC
Being free from pain is the best gift we can get. Our sins will then be washed away.
Lovely poem.
Sharon B. Aug 3, 2008, 5:47pm UTC
powerful!
Shelbia C. Aug 4, 2008, 3:55am UTC
I really enjoyed this one. very powerful.
Bonnie F. Aug 4, 2008, 4:39am UTC
Again, this is so wonderful Terry. Your ability to reach inside the soul and project those intense feelings with words is a true gift.
Julie S. Aug 4, 2008, 5:16pm UTC
Powerful image. Thank you.
Terry Collett Aug 4, 2008, 5:35pm UTC
This is a forerunner of a coming story concerning a crucifix.
Rae M. Aug 4, 2008, 9:54pm UTC
great poem and image.
Michelle W. Aug 12, 2008, 2:59pm UTC
I love this. I cannot explain why, but it is haunting and beautiful ...

Thank you for posting to http://poeticjourney.gather.com/.
Patti M. Oct 5, 2008, 6:40pm UTC
Very powerful words. They definitely show how one can feel with the rosary in their hands.
Rhetta Akamatsu Mar 5, 2009, 5:46pm UTC
Your poems are incredibly moving and vivid.

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