That Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
Judas hanged himself.
James ‘The Lesser was tossed
From atop the Temple
Then beaten with a club.
James “The Greater” received
The sword, and Andrew,
Peter, Paul, Philip, and Simon
‘The Zealot’ were crucified.
Bartholomew was flayed
And then crucified.
Thomas was burned alive.
Judas (Thaddeus, not Iscariot)
Was beaten with sticks.
Matthias (Iscariot’s replacement)
Was stoned on a cross.
All were proclaiming Good News,
Save for Judas Iscariot,
Throughout torture and death.
Yet John was spared,
And what is that to you?
Copyright © 27 December 2014
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Donald Lindsey
Very very good!
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