Needle In The Desert Poem by Robert Charles Howard
Needle In The Desert
Meditation on Mark 10: 17 - 31
He departed in sorrow.
Where had he failed?
He could have built Jesus
a mega-church,
the pride of all Judea,
in just exchange
for a ticket to paradise.
Instead the one who would
pay the price
for all of our heavenly rooms
had counselled him most strangely,
“Give all that you have to the poor
then you will gain what you lack.”
The man rose from his knees -
dignity tossed to the winds.
He’d come in hope
of acquiring more
not squandering all he had gained.
He was last seen combing Judea
in search of a miniature camel
to thread through a jumbo sized needle.
January, 2008
I love the last two stanzas Sir Robert.I was really touched.. You write straight from your heart, and your dedication shows.Wish i can write like this..Wonderful write..
Exceptional, Robert. No person of sensitivity could read this poem and remain untouched. Quality writing indeed. Warmest regards, Sandra
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4/25/2024 5:35:17 PM # 1.0.0.1119
An unforgettable passage from Mark is this one Robert - and you have presented the scene with a delicate pen, having discerned the tender love the Christ had for this man - shown in verse twenty one - this piece reads so well aloud it could be used in many a tutoring class. warm wishes from Fay.