Was it a death shroud from antiquity
And more importantly
Did it capture the essence of Christ
In an image that appears on fabric
Or was it instead a hoax of quality
Planted by a mischievous dark hand
Staining the perception of the visage
Was it a miracle, or a real oddity
Does it have secrets to understand
Or does it move souls by our witness
Of what we've seen without apology
What can we learn about the motive
Do the blood stains and burns reveal
The true nature of this shroud of death
Does it really matter why it exists
Do we find inspiration in our devotion
Does the truth matter in righteous zeal
Do we know the fabric tasted God's breath
Or showed a victim of Roman crucifix
If evidence allows proof, what is this?
Do we honestly care about the truth
Does the information allow us to persist
In the end of the trial
Does a believer fall adrift
Should they be unconvinced
