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A birth violently contested
followed soon by blood,
A lifetime of confrontation
and a highly tragic death.

Was he really born
under a special Godly star?
Was it really in the winter?
Many guess, no one knows.

In dying, born again...
Or just the hopeful imagining
of grieving, mourning friends?

Time goes on, and still survives
the teachings of his time.
And yet the teachings, gently taught
lead to violent ruin
All in the name of Jesus Christ
wars fought and lost and won.
From those who believe,
and those who don't.

More deaths for life,
Who really believes
the prices paid by all
are really worth a God.