ROOM AT THE CROSS

Beneath the Cross of Jesus
I join Mary, His mother there;
Hearing Him sincerely say "I Thirst"
His sufferings i will share.

Beneath the classic Cross of Jesus
I feign would take my stand--
"Were You There" at Calvary still rings
---In my heart and in my head.

Yes, I have been to Calvary
I have joined the ransomed throng;
I've given my sinful heart to Jesus
---He has cleansed me from all wrong.

Won't you join me here at Calvary?
Let your soul find forgiveness too;
Though multitudes have come to the Savior
---There's still Room at the Cross for you.
2011 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets