Same Sentence Poem by John F. McCullagh

At Calvary three crosses stand,
where the rebel, Jesus, died.
With him, two petty criminals-
were also crucified.


Per legend, one man begged relief
sought pardon as he died.
The other merely mocked the Lord,
as they hung side by side.


The first rebuked the second man:
“No fear of God, you slime?
We both bear the same sentence-
just judgment for our crime.”


“But this man who did nothing wrong
with us is crucified.
The dogs will get my body
But not my heart and mind”

Jesus then forgave them both
Upon his Dad’s advice
For no one whose been crucified
should have to suffer twice.


At Calvary three crosses stand
Tenanted no more
Here good edged evil two to one-
for those still keeping score.