The Cry Goes Out

As the whip cuts into his back,

the cry goes out,

"I love you."

As the crown of thorns pierce his head,

the cry goes out,

"I love you."

As the nails are driven into his hands and feet,

the cry goes out,

"I love you."

As the spear goes deep into his side and pierces his heart,

the cry goes out,

"I love you."

As he hangs his head and dies,

the cry goes out,

"I love you."

As he comes forth from the grave three days later,

the cry goes out even louder,

"I love you."

Roma 5-3-96