Crucifixion

Symbol of nakedness to symbol of knowledge
Symbol of sorrow to symbol of love
Symbol of destruction to symbol of creation
Symbol of wine to symbol of blood.
Symbol of power to symbol of passion
Symbol of darkness to symbol of light
Symbol of fear to symbol of freedom
Face of shame to sacrifice.
Instrument of ignorance to instrument of mercy
Instrument of brevity to instrument of glory
Memory of empire to memory of Mary
Art of a man; art of a story.
Portrait of punishment to portrait of perfection
Example of exhibit to exemplar of a life
Symbol of our sin to a promise of salvation
Journey from our suffering to paradise.