eternity paused in time,
joining the brokenness of finite flesh
Life challenged death's darkness within.
Our frail fears denied the divine
choosing instead to define Love
with the wisdom of flawed humanity.
In violence and cruelty we made our case
challenging the universe to respond
daring heaven to take up arms.
In agony one solitary figure cried the word
that would now mark all time future and past;
forgiveness.