He Chose to Take the Nails

[193 words] His friends turned against HimIn a brutal act of betrayalBut, His love enduredAnd, He chose to take the nails. To the ground from his browHis sweat drops of blood fellFor He knew His life on earth was overAnd, He chose to take the nails. Soldiers approached Him from all sidesAnd, to the ground they fellWhen Jesus said, “I am He”And, “I choose to take your nails” The soldiers led Him to the courtAnd beat him until His body was broken and frailBut, His love for man remained steadfastAnd, He chose to take the nails. Behind the mob of peopleHis mother, Mary, trailedNot fully understandingWhy He chose to take nails. And, when they pierced His skinHe let out a torturous wailFrom His body blood flowed freelyWhen He chose to take the nails. He did it because He loves usHis love never failsFor this we can be sureBecause He chose…