The World Is Gone After Him

by Michael Shoemaker

John 12:19 KJV

Of Pharisees
many viewed
few heard
and no recorded 
disciples
of Jesus Christ,
but they feared
the world had
gone after him.

Disciples 
ran to the tomb
climbed a tree
rose from the dead
touched His garment
walked on water
are tortured and killed
- all to follow Him
and us?

Michael Shoemaker is a poet, writer, and photographer. His writing has appeared in Ancient Paths Literary JournalThe Clayjar Review, Front Porch Review, Littoral Magazine and elsewhere. He lives in Magna, Utah with his wife and son where he enjoys looking out on the Great Salt Lake every day. Michael enjoys hiking, pickleball, and tennis. He is looking forward to poems being published in the Pure Slush: Achievement Anthology in July and Poetry Pacific Anthology in 2024. 

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