United Church in Tallahassee

Good Friday
           Holy Saturday
                        “Were you there?”

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
We were the silence when no bird sang.
Were you in the garden when the disciples fell asleep?
We were the betrayal in Judas’s kiss.
Were you in the courtyard when the cock crowed three times?
We were the denial in Peter’s mouth.
Were you in Pilate’s chamber when he washed his hands of Jesus’ sentence?
We were the hatred of the crowd and the indifference in Pilate’s heart.
Were you there when the soldiers dressed Jesus as a king?
We were the mockery in the crown of thorns.
Were you among the onlookers at Golgotha?
We were the nails that pierced Jesus’ hands and feet.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
We were the silence when no bird sang.