Despised

Among Pharisees,
Upholders of ancient tradition,
Despised.

Among Sadducees,
Dependers on the rational mind,
Despised.

Among Nazarens
Merely "the carpenter", their villager,
Despised.

Among Herodians,
Pomp and state of courtiers,
Despised.

Among Romans,
Sword and cross of state,
Despised.

Amongst us, you and me,
Apart from the divine breath,
Despised.