is the cross yet green? (Luke 23:31)
full of youth, full of its first fruited love
is there long-lingering life within its boughs
its branches?
is the cross yet green?
full of fat dripping as oil pressed under stone’s pressure?
is the cross yet green?
leafed profusely full as leaves for the healing of the nations?
the cross of Life
whittled from wood
shouldered by Jesus
embedded at Golgatha’s death gate
the cross of life
born from death
raised by God the Father
raised by Holy Spirit
the Son
life from the cross
the same yesterday, today, tomorrow
from Life, from the cross, from Christ comes
the solution to every issue
(C) Kelly Jadon, 2022