Commandant

After Corrie spoke of God’s forgiveness,
The former S.S. officer came to greet her.

“It is so wonderful that God forgives our sins,”
And he stretched his hand for her to shake.

She knew him. He had leered at the prisoners
As they walked before him, naked and powerless.

And Corrie could not lift her hand to his.
“Help me, God, to live my message.”

A jolt of electricity flowed through her arm,
And she took his hand with forgiveness and joy.

“It is indeed wonderful to know
That God forgives our sins.”