12 Haiku to Remember the Disciples
Martyrs for the Kingdom

Peter, outspoken
A strong voice for the Kingdom
On the Rock he stood
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Andrew knew the way
That John the Baptist set first
Quietly bold one
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James, brother of John
Saw the transfiguration
First to lose his head
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John, he shared God's love
Always close to Lord Jesus
Exiled to Patmos
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Philip, crucified
He was known by his Greek name
Evangelistic
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Nathanael, chosen
Came from Galilee, he did
Sadly beheaded
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Matthew, taxes kept
At first, until Jesus came
Wrote the first gospel
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Thomas doubted some
But devoted to Jesus
Was not left behind
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James, Alphaeus's son
Supported those around him
Little about him
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Simon the Zealot
Amazing passion and grit
Had fierce loyalties
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Judas, son of James
Also, known as Jude, he was
Went to Edessa
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Judas, betrayed Him
Thirty pieces of silver
Satan entered him
About the Creator
Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. Aspiring licensed mental health counselor. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
Comments (1)
Great poem!