It is finished

The last words, nearly not spoken, but breathed out

But it was more than what it may have sounded like

It went back, right to the start, and remembered

Before

In the beginning

Took place

When everything was still perfect

When the light of heaven and love

Brightly penetrated everything, and everyone

Until, darkness entered

Garments of eternity

Were traded, incredulously

For rags of sin and shame

And that dark nature grew

Killing, stealing, and destroying

And no remedy was found

To make the way back home

Until a willing lamb

Despised and rejected

Took the shame and guilt of all

Never will light and love be diminished

When it was said, “It is finished”.

Author's Note

Inspiration from John 19:30, the last words of Jesus on the cross. A few other bits and pieces throughout the poem also inspired by related scriptures.....

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Nicely original way to tell this timeless story with palpable expressions of how it might've felt to be in this situation. Even tho it's seemingly meant to be about the crucifixion, your message could also apply to the way a bully finds a willing lamb and twists such a confrontation into sad places (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful- ‘It is done’- the blood was shed to set us free- the price was paid for you and me - what a blessing to us all and we need to bend our knees and bow our heads in deep appreciation - wonderful words straight from a humble heart of knowing 🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

well done sleepless! the Theology is strong and poignant for me! all God's physical suffering no indication at all of what i imagine was His internal conflicts and agony ... for Jesus the God man to suffer separation from the Father unbearable ..but He did it ..He obeyed and is victorious over all those obstacles and those words are the sweetest wine ..the most precious gift ever could be bestowed on already sinful people ... it is finished ... loved the read sir! smooth and the language common yet powerful and very inspiring for me..nice on for sure!
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks E....:) I was planning on doing a few but Easter came and went without me completing my project....:P It's just amazing how a few substantial words could carry so much meaning.....

[Einstein Noodle]

yes it is :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I am so glad I found this.

[SleeplessVolcano]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Cherie