The Shroud Of Turin (Sonnet) Poem by Tamara Beryl Latham
The Shroud Of Turin (Sonnet)
Did He anticipate that we might find
solutions to the bloody imprint He
laid down upon the cloth, unless we're blind
and can't discern the truth? Is what we see
an artist's painting touched with ochre red
or blood that's real, but has not oxidized?
Did science find a man who's long been dead,
and gave us proof that He was brutalized?
The linen weave entwined with cotton may
have skewed the carbon dating some opine,
but skeptics say it's just a fake and they
doubt that its pollen came from Palestine.
Will we know soon the truth about the Shroud
or must we wait ‘til every knee has bowed?
A brilliant opening stanza that grips a reader to go through the whole write and ponder the great thoughts embedded in this very discering write. A well executed and crafted poem with a clever closure line. To my favorites.
Thank you. I'm elated to know you can relate to the opening stanza. I appreciate your critique. Formal poetry appears to be a thing of the past. The younger generation is more in line with contemporary poetry. Thanks again. : -)
You are too kind. I'm elated to know you both enjoyed and appreciated the opening stanza. There are not many who still engage in formal poetry. I've noticed recently all my poems relating to Jesus have been steadily going down in ratings. It
I like how the reader is repeatedly questioned in this poem, especially the final questioning in the last two lines!
Thanks for the analysis, Rob. Yes, the reader is questioned to reinforce the fact the Shroud may be authentic and by not acknowledging His existence, mankind may be signing off on their eternal fate. Of course, this is my opinion alone. Thanks for your reply. : -)
Thank you Rob Lamberton for taking time to offer an analysis. I appreciate your reply. : -)
2) My poem, Soul's Journey - Parts I - V relates that experience. Daniel Brick's insightful commentary is something to behold!
I'll have to check it out. I had oral surgery a few days ago and I'm recovering before another procedure in August. So, I might not be on the board for a while.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I have seen the replica in one of the traveling exhibits --- educational displays of the Man of the Shroud. A mystery - one of the greatest and most fiercely debated mysteries in thr world. Thank you for sharing, Tamara. A great poem.
Thank you Rose Marie Juan-austin. It must have been great to see the replica. I never doubted its authenticity and I knew the photographer, Barrie Schwortz who recently expired. Thank you for your input. : -)