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.”