The Burdening Gift (for love of flock)

 
Your loyalty fades.
Invalidating my devotion,
You thrive on innumerable acts of evil
Committed upon me
Surrendering your faith
When I need you most.

Thorns of betrayal,
Piercing ever so deeply
Into my hands that serve you
My heart that loves you
My eyes that adore you,
Are buried masterfully
By your deceitful hands.

Love, faith, honor
All of high cost.
Is all I am not enough?
How can I give more?
Will my last breath
Quench your angry thirst?

Whatever your price
I stand true on the bill.
Though you are weak with betrayal, I am not.
Though you may choose to falter, I do not.
For that is my mission.
I have come to teach you
Unconditional love.

This is something I wrote pondering Christs emotions while on the cross.