Which side of the cross are you?
Criminals hang on either side
Repent, believe God’s Son, be new!
One robber gives Christ honor due
The other curses while he died
Which side of the cross are you?
Jesus’ grace invites me and you
From his offer we cannot hide
Repent, believe God’s Son, be new!
I confess that I’m a sinner too
I broke God’s law each time I lied
Which side of the cross are you?
All fall below the bar, it’s true
Our condemnation is justified
Repent, believe God’s Son, be new!
The choice today; what will you do?
I pray you would with faith decide
On which side of Christ’s cross are you?
Repent, believe, God makes all things new!
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 06, 2015 @ 12:18:14
Beautiful! I love the repeated refrain “Which side of the cross are you?” and then the change up in the final stanza to “Which side of Christ’s cross are you?” Excellent villanelle for this Easter weekend. I think the form poetry like this works so well for faith-based themes. Peace, Linda
Apr 06, 2015 @ 13:40:24
I appreciate your kind comments, Linda.
Apr 05, 2015 @ 12:01:11
Wonderful meditation in a well-executed Villanelle! Easter Blessings, Lynn.
Apr 05, 2015 @ 20:34:01
Thank you, Victoria. I hope your Easter was blessed too!
Apr 04, 2015 @ 21:42:37
What a fine Easter poem, you really made the form work.
Apr 04, 2015 @ 22:33:18
Thank you, Bill…it was a challenge with many re-dos.
Apr 04, 2015 @ 15:38:54
This is marvelous, Lynn. I remember the first time I realized which of the two men I was, and felt gratitude anew. Blessed Easter to you.
Apr 04, 2015 @ 22:32:07
And a joy-filled Easter to you as well!
Apr 04, 2015 @ 12:31:08
The villanelle form works well here for driving home the idea that there is a choice to make. Happy Easter to you.
Apr 04, 2015 @ 22:31:01
Happy Easter, C.C. 🙂
Apr 04, 2015 @ 11:58:26
Just in time for the Easter Celebration ~ Admiring the refrain lines of:
On which side of Christ’s cross are you?
Repent, believe, God can make you new!
The comma after believe, was a strong point. Great job with the villanelle form ~ Thanks for participating and wishing you Happy Easter ~
Apr 04, 2015 @ 14:49:07
Thank you, Grace. I appreciate your comments. Have a joyful Easter!