Twelve Apostles and their Symbols
Sonnet

Peter, Keys and Upside Down Cross ended his life,

Bartholomew, shown with Bible and Knife.

James of Zebedee, Three Scallop Shells,

Thomas, Orthodox Cross, by Spear he fell.

 

Mattais, portrayed with Battle Axe and Book,

Andrew, St. Andrew’s Cross and Double Hook.

James of Alphaeus, death by Fuller’s Club tool,

Jude, Fish Hook and Carpenter’s Rule.

 

John, Poisonous Serpent and Gold Chalice,

Simon, Book and Sword martyred with malice.

Phillip, Apostle depicted with Windmill.

Matthew, Three Money Bags known for writing skill,

 

The Disciples who spread Christianity far and wide,

Twelve Apostles, their symbols of how they lived and died.

 

Richard C. Welch, Jr.

October 31, 2018