Poetry for Holy week

PALM SUNDAY 

A triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, 

Here, He was greeted by cheering crowds 

Waving their gathered palm branches 

And setting out on the road along His path. 

Streets were alive with singing voices,

'Hosanna, Hosanna to the King of Kings'

They welcomed him like their best friend 

In a short time, their cheers turn to jeers.

Was Jesus riding into triumphal danger 

Words of 'Hosanna' soon turn into ‘crucify’ 

Jesus knew He had to obey his father's will

A fate now sealed at the hands of accusers. 

Did this crowd fully understand their shouts 

He was trading places for their own souls 

As Good Friday was now appending 

When God would give his one and only son. 

Monday 14th April 2025

ANOINTING AT BETHANY

The perfume was expensive 

Her devotion to Him was great

A woman's simple act of kindness 

As she poured it over His feet

This drew criticism by the disciples

No more than by Judas Iscariot

They believed it was a wasted excess

Jesus received it as it was meant

She prepared Jesus for his burial

He says the poor will stay with them

For this was to be the father’s will

What love is this that came from Him?

Tuesday 15th April 2025

THE CROSS LEADS US HOME 

For all the roads we've travelled 

Those known and the uncertain 

There is only one to try and follow 

It’s the cross that guides our way

Along the broad and narrow way 

Through every storm and diversion

On all the footpaths, we love to walk 

It's the cross that leads us home 

We often think we know the way 

Turning off the voice of the satnav 

But roads of yesterday differ today 

For it is the cross that guides our way 

When all roads lead us to a crossroads 

Jesus says, "I am the way and the life 

For it is the cross that leads the way

It's the cross that leads us home. 

Wednesday 15th April 2025

THE CHARACTERS 

Some will certainly disobey. 

Few turned their face away. 

Others questioned His ministry. 

One will knowingly betray.

Religious leaders full of jealousy.

Crowds are heard shouting crucify.

Faithful ones will stay close by.

Someone would deny. 

The disciples later will run away.

Jesus has won the victory. 

Thursday 17th April 2025

THE LAST SUPER

Gathered are twelve men

All are disciples of Jesus 

Sharing super all together 

Hearing their masters’ words

Yet, around this prepared feast

There was one who would betray 

As another in time will deny Him

Yet Jesus shows them humility 

After supper, He took the bread 

Broke it with those still gathered 

This is my body broken for you

Eat this bread in remembrance of me

Then he took the wine and said:

This is my blood poured out for you 

Drink from my cup and think of me

This my new covenant is with you.

Friday 18th April 2025

GOOD FRIDAY 

They say it's 'Good Friday '

A day my Lord died for me

Hanging on a tree at Calvary 

Amazing love; how can it be

It's said He was taking my place

Cancelling our transgressions

As the nails pierced His flesh 

And a crown of thorns on his head 

This was the day of Jesus' plight

For three hours, earth saw no light

The temple curtain was torn in two

As the earth shook 'n' the rock split.

Saturday 19th April 2025

EASTER REALITY 

Easter falls in the Spring

Be it a season of new life 

A hope of things to come 

A declaration of sacrifice. 

Today, some will sit and ponder

Some will enjoy it like a holiday 

Others will use this time to pray 

As we all await 'Resurrection Day.

A declaration of divine love 

One who yesterday died for us

To set we who are sinners free

This is the true Easter to me.

Sunday 20th April 2025

JUST AS HE SAID 

Woman, there is no need to cry

When seeing the stone rolled away 

For your lord master is risen today 

This is the greatest day in history 

O' Death, thou have been defeated 

The price for sin has been paid 

Jesus has risen just as he said  

Hallelujah - let the Lord be praised 

Today, let all our Joy be untamed 

Through Christ, freedom is gained 

 Rejoice, rejoice, for the Lord is good 

His grace and mercy shall never end.