"How Much?"

I asked Him how much
He cried drops of blood

I asked Him how much
He silently took a beating

I asked Him how much
Stripes upon stripes He bore

I asked Him how much
He marched up a hill

I asked Him how much
He stretched out His arms

I asked Him how much
His side was pierced

I asked Him how much
He bowed His head

I asked Him how much
His gaze loving, intense
He said, “Son,
I’d do it again”