The Story Of The Wandering Jew Poem by Edgard Canales

The Story Of The Wandering Jew

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Maybe you never heard the story of the Wandering Jew,
He was said to be the man that struck Jesus on the cheek when he was carrying the cross and passing through.
Calmly, Jesus whispered this man's fate
said he would live for ever for the decision that he made.
(I shall stand and rest, but thou shalt go on till the last day.)
Jesus died and all that passed
this man was left to live forever and he was glad.
He was blessed to be able to live so long,
he never really understood why he would be blessed with
immortality for the wrong that he had done.
Little did he know, there is more than meets the eye,
and he started to realize it because while he was still young
all his most loved ones grew old and died.
He cursed God and Jesus for the pain,
but soon came a time of remorse and shame.
Tried of many fair wells and goodbyes
he pleaded with God, he broke down and cried.
Countless of family and friends for hundreds of years he lost,
evil demons through his long life time he fought.
Somewhere he once heard the holy grail will bring any one peace
so he searched the earth night and day until his sandals
were worn out to the very callus on his feet.
On this journey he met a man
it had been hundreds years since he had made a friend.
To his new friend he confessed his story
with all the shame in the world and to mention very short of glory.
The man stared and said: so you are the Wandering Jew of whom the legend and tales speak about,
have you tried praying without the grudge you clearly keep in you heart and believe with no doubt.
No need to search for the holy grail
Prayer always works when all else fails.
They talked through the night until he was fast asleep
his new friend silently starts to weep.
Father God almighty, his lesson he has learned
his heart from all the suffering is burned
concerned he slowly opened up his eyes
night just turned to day by an amazing bright light.
His new friend reached his hand out and said,
if you are sure you want this to end
pray here and lay your head.
Quickly he did as he was instructed
and constructed
the most sincere prayer in his life he had conducted.
When he was done he simply said Amen
opened his eyes and Jesus was passing right in front of him again.
This time another man made the hit
he shook his head and decided to give this man a couple tips.
When near he whispered to Jesus
thank you because you never leave us.
The story continues...

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Inspired by the legend of The wandering Jew.
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