Humble Donkey, Humble Prince

It's been ages since I posted something here. Whoops. I apologise! Here is a poem I wrote ages ago. Can't really remember when, but probably when I lived in Kenya... I came across it and thought that it would be apt for this time of year. Enjoy:

Head sadly hung

Slowly stepping forward

Punished for a crime he didn’t commit.

Whipped on his back

Carries heavy load

A strong, yet humble, creature he must be.

Eyes calling out

For small, happy times

Hungry and thirsty, he continues.

Modest, yet suffering.

A cross on his back.

Steps like a journey to crucifixion.

This underwent a little bit of editing, so here is the original. Much less subtle.

Heads sadly hung

Slowly stepping forward

Punished for a crime they didn't commit.

Whipped on their backs

Must carry heavy loads.

Strong, yet fragile creatures they must be.

Eyes calling out

For small, happy times.

Tail swishing in anything but glee.

Humble yet suffers.

A cross on its back.

Steps like it'll soon be crucified.

Biblical and holy,

Jesus rode to Jerusalem

Upon a creature so similar to Himself.

I basically tried to change the statements so that each sentence could refer to either the donkey or Jesus. I think it is aptly fixed!