it was very dark

so trees reared up like monster men

with mouths that gaped—in giant maws

but dark. and close. and stark.

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the night was starbled bright!

a legion full of many men

like scuttering roaches in the light

and sticks and staves and might.

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“Jesus come, step near.”

the ringing call of rebel law

that draws away before His face,

 falls to earth in awe and fear.

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they bind the hands with rope

as in a the crowd a miracle:

a man with newly mended ear

marches off the Life and Hope.

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so stands the Christ the spark

that flamed a fire of horror tall.

could He not flee the death and pall?

for…it was so very dark.

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