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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MEN FOLLOW SIMON, by RAYMOND JOSEPH KRESENSKY Poet's Biography
First Line: They spat in his face and hewed him a cross
Last Line: O master, master—into the sun!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Suffering & Sacrifice
First Line: They spat in his face and hewed him a cross
Last Line: O master, master—into the sun!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Suffering & Sacrifice
They spat in his face and hewed him a cross
On that dark day.
The cross was heavy; Simon bore it
Golgotha way.
O Master, the cross is heavy!
They ripped his hands with driven nails
And flayed him with whips.
They pressed the sponge of vinegar
To his parched lips.
O Master, thy dear blood drips!
Men follow Simon, three and three,
And one and one
Down through valleys and up long hills
Into the sun.
O Master, Master—into the sun!
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