The Man Up There

There is a man up there,

See how he hangs,

Surrounded by those who mocked then and now,

See his blood flow, see his breath slow, it is almost over

See how he hangs, now and then.

He once fed many with bread.

He once taught many with words,

Loved many, healed many, forgave many.

See how he still feeds, how he still teaches, how he still loves, heals, forgives.

Then and now.

The man will soon be among us brought down.

He is as no other, but as every other.

Of God, but yet man, a King of all kings, a shepherd of lambs.

A frail broken body, sweet ascendant pure dove.

Our Christ and our savior poured out only in love.