Good Friday at The Cross Bones

I seen Christ at the Cross Bones
Conversing with the Shadow Man,
Brother to brother-man:
“No sweat, Brother.
I go take the rap,
For love of our dear old Dad and Mum.”

I seen the Priest
Contending with the Preacher Man:
“Christ is this! Not that!
If not One, then Other.”
I seen Christ go quietly about his work
In this Prime Real Estate riverside slum.

I seen Christ at the Cross Bones
Comfort and bless the Shadow Man
As in a prayer:
“Red Cross Mary, Merciful Mother,
Protect and empower Your exiled children
Until Your Liberty come.”