The splendor that was Rome

Amidst the splendor that was Rome

With its shiny cathedrals made of stone

The crest of civilization at the time

Where the glory of man could shine


Under the gaze of the Pharisees

Those so religious, making a spectacle of 

just bending to their knees

As they took the scriptures and made a point

Of drawing a line between those not worthy, 

those who they would anoint


Isn’t it perfect

This being the place

Where a savior comes in the midst 

of the grandeur and brings grace

A teacher who taught those in law how to be free

A savior who came and shed his blood 

to make a reprieve


So me, 

someone who dwells 

between religion and faith

Can just let it go

And find my way


As I look up and I look around

The grandeur of Rome

The history of Israel

Still resounds

Yet what matters more to me

Is how a common man, a carpenter, a teacher - my God 

would die for me



08/14/26

clc



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