Hanging on the Cross
“I have it on the highest authority that friendship is at least as great as heterosexual romantic love. ‘Greater love hath no man than this that he should lay down his life for his friends.’” ~ Phillip Whidden to Charles Randall Stanfield, November 10, 2010
Christ Jesus thought that two gay friends who love
Each other share affection that is great
As that of Romeo. It’s not above
Their male with male affection. The state
Of marriage and of parenthood is not
To be considered better either. Or
At least it’s true that gay for gay love ought
To be as much respected (maybe more)
If one gay man lays down his life to save
The guy he loves. The logic is as clear
As it could be and it is strong and grave.
It’s sacrificial, whether straight or queer.
The macho ones who cut off ears with sword
Aren’t better than John’s savior, John’s hung Lord.