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Genres: Non-fiction, flash fiction, poetry, artwork.
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A Poem in Preparation for Holy Week
CHRIST TO JUDAS
Judas, if true love never ceases
How could you, my friend,
Have come to this.
To sell me for thirty silver pieces,
Betray me with a kiss.
Judas, remember what I told you.
Do not despair while hanging on that rope.
It’s because you’ve sinned that I have sought you.
I came to give you hope.
Judas, let’s pray and hang together.
You on your halter, I upon my hill.
Dear friend, even if you loved me never,
You know I love you still.
An Anonymous Christian