Crucifixion by Ukrainian artist Natalya Rusetskain
You take in all our suffering
feel
every violent act
every hope destroyed
each final breath.
From the cross
you see
through our denial
and delusions.
No justification dares return your gaze.
From the cross
your eyes
find ours.
In them, we see
love
forgiveness
God with us
always.
You see
the seed of yourself
in us
and call it forth
to live
and love
the world
you died for.
Credits and References:
Crucifixion by Ukrainian artist Natalya Rusetskain. Used with permission.
© Esther Hizsa, An Everyday Pilgrim, 2022.
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About Esther Hizsa
Esther is a spiritual director and writer. She lives in Burnaby with her husband, Fred, and they have two grown children and two grandchildren.
An Everyday Pilgrim 
Esther this is so moving.
Jesus’ eyes find ours
And sees himself in us
There is hope!
Thank you!!
Cheryl Lee
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Thanks so much. Yes, there is hope.
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Oh Esther….I just wanted to tell you how much your poem today moved me…thank you for sharing this with us.
Roxee❤️
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Thanks for letting me know, Roxee. That means a lot to me.
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