A Young Boy's Easter

In a black morning, hollowed
   with eggshell delicacy...not fragile, simply gentle
    with dark chocolate skies....a pajamaed
     ten year old, with a six year old's excitement
      up at five a.m., with his basket ready
       to search out candy eggs

A dew kissed morning, the blossom of an Easter sunrise
     Rising to greet a family,... a father, a mother, a brother, a sister
        A house blessed with a spirit of His presence
           So richly apparent, in polished shoes, combed hair, Sunday dress
               
                In hard boiled colored eggs, chocolate rabbits hidden in green grass
                      eating baked ham and scalloped potatoes
                          assorted aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents

                            Being allowed to eat his candy
                               providing he ate
                                  at least
                                    one piece
                                         of broccoli.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations on making it through with two poems in the first round of the PoetrySoup Site October Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Carrie. May 2010 be the year you see your writing endeavors become reality. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
Austin Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Congrats on this one being selected. I'm a nut about children's stuff. Love, daver
Curcio Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Congrats on this being nominated too!
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Carrie, Congrats on your two poems winning the first round of PS contest!! That's talent for you! smile. Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Devonshire Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Two poems moving on to round two. Hurray for Carrie and Congratulations! Merry Christmas my friend, love, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem Carrie >> James
Atanacio Avatar
April 3, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Carrie this was fantastically written extra kudos and broccoli for you
Ginn Avatar
April 3, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Resorting to broccoli bribery I see. Personally I never woulda thought it bout ya. Oh and by the way, one fuzzy lemon drop for Carrie!~
Strand Avatar
April 3, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Like the teaching in last verse Carrie Granmas can be that way,he'll remember that you ever..Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Mckenzie Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Carrie Great turn of time for me I reminded me of my childhood and what I did with my daughter! Great story of holiday fun with family and friends! And then the end made the whole poem smile! Thank you for your wonderful gift you share! Love Laura :)
Burton Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Very suprised to see this poem without comments, I guess people dont comment anymore on good poetry.... enjoyed this piece and have a great day.
Winter Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Ha ha! It was years before my boy would eat anything green (except a jelly bean that is). Oh, this brings back such sweet memories. Sigh. So beautifully written. Love, Shar
Payne Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM
This was so cute, made me smile. your imagery is so vivid. I loved the ending, it's so true at least for me, my mom used to say we had to at least have a piece of broccoli on easter. A wonderful write thanks for sharing.Blessings, ~Michaela~
Higgins Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Wonderful reveal at the end..the broccoli and the candy...a constant battle in my home....bribery always work..good work.
Goff Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 9:11 AM
I love the mystery!! great work!! Jim
Devonshire Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Your touching images inspire our faith, Carrie. How wise of you to make sure he ate the broccoli. (Smile) You have an awesome command of language. It is always a pleasure to read your poetry!
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