+ Jesus Of Nazareth Poem by Jordan Legaspi

Jesus of Nazareth


Through the ages you are acclaimed
But few have understood your message
Fewer still have tried to put into practice
What You’ve done and preached
Your words have been heard across the globe-
Tribes and nations and tongues and races of men
But many twisted and turned to mean something-
The beyond of what you really mean
Your name has been used and abused
To justify crimes, to frighten people,
To inspire men and women to heroic foolishness
Frequently you’ve been honored and worshiped
For what you did not mean, than for what you did mean
Your influence is so great-
The turning point of history
Number of peoples fought and died for your sake
Either by conquering or by defending in your name
Crowd followed You all the day of their lives
But in the middle of nowhere confused and finally totally lost
Between faith and religiosity
While the rest breathless still praising Your name
Leaving behind those dying and death consumed...
Because they believe in You


Note:
Composed in Kasama, Zambia, Africa, the poem “Jesus of Nazareth” portrays the religious-mediocrity of people who claimed they understand pretty well what it means to be a believer.