A Poem Inspired by Jesus and His Disciples
on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24)
by Karen Crum
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All stood still
In disbelief
Faces downcast
Beyond relief
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“We had hoped…”
But hopes were dashed
Plans were ruined
Security smashed
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They shuffled along
No victory claimed
All seemed lost
No hope remained
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But Jesus rose
and listened then
to broken hearts
and seeking men
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He did not
So much comfort shed
But told them “Look
At what was said..
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by prophets
oh, so long ago
predicting loss
and suffering so.”
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“Don’t look down”,
he seemed to say
Believe the truth,
Do not dismay
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For I am here
You see me now
I’ve overcome
I’ll show you how
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To live beyond
the moment here
past your feelings
past despair
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Listen to
my book, my Word
and Spirit whisperings
quietly heard
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Look to truth
keep your eyes up
I’ve surpassed
the bitter cup.”