Calvary Song
This poem has a little story behind it. It was inspired by the plight of a second grade boy who got suspended from school by the principal and forced to undergo a mental evaluation because he drew a picture of Jesus on the cross during art class. I sent the principal a copy of this poem; she could use a little sensitivity training.
Who is that man up there
on the hill?
Who is that man up there
all alone and forsaken by friends,
mocked by foes?
Who is that man up there
hanging on a center cross?
That man up there
is the one who died for my sins,
washed my wicked soul
in his own blood.
That man up there
is my Savior, my Lord.
That Man up there is God.
Oh I weep deeply
for the beauty of Him!
I love that Man up there.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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22 Comments
Post a CommentAn excellent answer and poem Shirley. Great job and good for you!!
Good for you Shirley. Wonderful poem.
I read about this incident also, I think your poem it is very well written.
Good for you! Love the poem.
Beautiful poem.
That was a great idea. The poor little boy.
Good for you, and, you have written a beautiful poem!
interesting story!! i taught 13 years-- administrators were always overreacting like that!! :) jeffrey
Nice :)
that principal needs God back in her school! i hope she is gone now!