Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:30b
Before he came
Hearts seeking Spirit
Minds needing Peace
Community health
Distributed wealth
Truth that tells
Justice that rings
Were all ignored by
Silent treatment
Code of silence
Conspiracy of silence
Deafening silence
Wall of silence
Heavy silence
Consent through silence
But
While he stayed here
Were all swallowed up in his life
Yet
That was not enough
So
“He bowed his head
And
Gave up his spirit”
Now his death is
As silent as the grave
While he sleeps, let us sit with him in silence.
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Today as you reflect, while he sleeps, let us sit with him, Our Silent Saturday
