Christ’s Sorrow – A Sonnet
by Dawn Pisturino
I was not born for pleasure but for pain;
For blood and thorns and thirst beneath the sun;
And ev’ry man who doubts I am the One
Has lost the only treasure he could gain.
Blasted with hate, betrayed, and marked like Caine,
My fate was sealed; nor was there place to run.
Standing trial and defended by none,
The case was clear; acquittal was in vain.
You hung me high; you nailed me to the cross;
On either side, the outcasts hung with me.
O enemies mine, I died on that hill
With bitterest gall; but mourn not my loss:
You have helped fulfill my great destiny.
My pain is this: — You do not love me still.
September 16, 1986; April 14, 2022
Published in Great Poems of Today Anthology, 1987.
Dawn Pisturino
Copyright 1986-2022 Dawn Pisturino. All Rights Reserved.
HAPPY EASTER!
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Oh, Dawn this is quite poignant and well written. The Lord Jesus went through quite some pain. Hail hail to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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Thank you so much, Lamittan! Happy Easter to you and yours.
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Welcome. Happy Easter to you too. ❤
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Dawn, what a beautiful, touching and emotional poem my friend. I appreciate this heartfelt tribute and the sacrifices it speaks of for “Oh Lamb of God.” Bless you my friend, and Happy Easter to you and your family. 🙏🏼🤗✝
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Thank you, dear Kym, and I wish Happy Easter and a blessed day to you and yours!
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I receive that Dawn. Right back at ya my friend! 🥰💖🤗🦋💐
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So beautiful, Dawn, thank’s for share touching words.
Blessings! Peace for all!
Elvira
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Thank you, Elvira, and I wish you and your family a Happy Easter.
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You are welcome, Dawn.
Happy Easter for you and yours too!
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Thank you for sharing your deep felt sacred thoughts and feelings in remembrance of Christ our Saviour and the sorrow he endured on this Remembrance Feast.
🙏🏼My pain is this: — You do not love me still.🙏🏻
After all the sorrow, this is the saddest part for those who stand in defiance of his great sacrifice.
Have a blessed Easter Dawn.
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Thank you for your kind and insightful words! May you and your family have a blessed and Happy Easter!
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Thank you Dawn. Have a blessed feast.
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a powerful message Dawn! 💖
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Thank you, Cindy, may you and your family have a Happy Easter!
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Powerful. Happy Easter, Dawn.
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Thank you, Nancy! Happy Easter to you and your family.
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Very beautiful and touching!
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Thank you, Sir! Happy Easter!
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You’re more than welcome! Same to you!
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A lovely poem…and a fitting one for Easter. 💕
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So many great lines, just the title conveys so much – ‘Christ’s sorrow’. And the last – ‘You do not love me still’.
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Thank you, James, I appreciate that! Hope you had a nice Easter.
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Dawn – you gave me goosebumps – especially the last line. Thank you!
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Happy Easter!
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Thank you! The same to you!
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💙💛🙏🏻
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