Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem

by Oliver Wendell Holmes — a poem card from Justes Mots

Holmes depicts Christ's entry into Jerusalem, focusing on the paradox of triumphal reception shadowed by foreknowledge of crucifixion. The poem emphasizes Christ's conscious acceptance of suffering and the ultimate transfiguration of shame into love and redemption, making it deeply spiritual and suitable for Easter or moments of finding meaning in personal pain.

He had plunged into our sorrows,
And our sin had pierced his heart,
As before him loomed death’s shadow,
And he knew he must depart.

But they hailed him as a victor
As he into Salem came,
And the very children shouted…

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