Christian poem 'Agape' by ceeteeaye (Christart.com)

Agape
by ceeteeaye

On a stark hill, notorious
Abhorred once, but now glorious -
The shape of love....a rugged rood,
A monstrous symmetry of wood -
The Cross - imposed by human sin
And God’s resultant suffering.
It is a cross I’m called to bear,
Your broken heart of Love to share.

Each droplet, slow, meandering,
Forced from frail flesh by hammering -
The shade of love....a crimson stain,
A hue of suffering and pain -
The Blood, source of all life, the price
Of Jesus’ selfless sacrifice.
As on that sacrifice I lean,
Your bleeding heart of love keeps clean.

They, soiled of foot, and arrogant,
The Master sees their two-fold want -
The shrine of love....the servant’s place,
A kneeling ministry of grace.
That act moves and inspires me
To serve with like humility.
Lord of the cross, the blood, the bowl,
Love’s nature breed within my soul.