Easter Basket

E arly Easter morning, Amy Sue
A woke to find a basket by her door.
S he looked at it, then knew just what to do -
T o empty out its contents on the floor:
E ggs hard boiled, dyed, and sweet ones too,
R abbits made of chocolate, even more. . . 

B ut none of these an impact on her made.
A my rose to get her soft white shawl.
S he sought the dearest gift with which she’d played,
K issed the forehead of this baby doll,
E nfolded it and in the basket laid
T he babe she named for Him who gave His all.


For Brian Strand's contest: An Easter Picture
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A   Avatar
January 5, 2013 at 12:02 AM
like the acrostic...pd
Horsman Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Oh this is good Andrea, one day i'll write an Acrostic after you, i sure will....
Owens Avatar
April 2, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Wonderful Acrostic...enjoyed...Marty
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 5:23 AM
I enjoyed reading and re-reading more of your words, today. Easter is coming, soon! Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts with us. And thank you for your recent comments on my work. Smiles, Dane Ann
Fraser Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 4:12 PM
Delightful Easter Poem >> tho i am not religious, lovely piece >> James
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 6:42 AM
That one is good! Make that GREAT! Reading your poetry this morning has been a wonderful way to start the day. I really like the part in this one where she put's the baby in "the manger" basket...It was a wonderful end to the poem. Thank you for sharing your words. (And thank you for your comments on my poetry as well.) Have a super Day! Lovingly, Dane Ann
Keogh Jr. Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Simple, yet effective. Sometimesthe flat prcise declarative surpasses the flowery and etheral. Thank you for your compliment. Regards, Gerard.
Pickett Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Very sweet poem...Wonderful acrostic...God Bless...Taz
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Great story and idea in this well written cohesive story..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my "The Long Hairline Crack"..This was in response to a neighbor who has a commode in their front yard ...now they have painted it burgundy and navy blue kinda intertwined and have put artificial flowers of the same color in it..So I just had to write a poem..Keep the creative pen flowing and filling our hearts. Sara
K. Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Such a sweet poem, Andrea :) I really liked how in your poem, a child knows the importance of Easter :) Wish you the best in the contest :)
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 6:20 AM
New blog posted about my son.. hope u can comment again..luv. Linda-Marie..
Austin Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Cats peeing on your bed? How awful! Hey! It's happened to me so often - in the past - I don't think a thing about it anymore. BIG LOVE, daver
Austin Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Andrea. So far as I can remember, the judges of the soup contest have never gone for humor, that is, humor with tongue in cheek. AS for "Old woman in the supermarket" I could easily feature myself. BIG LOVE, daver
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 5:09 AM
Thankxxx Andrea for your many sweet comments on all my poetry reads.. I only breezed through the featured poems quickly and saw your name so I wanted to let u know.. its great to be featured.. so far I was only featured once... but no matter .. the time u take to ready my poems is very encouraging to me as well as inspiring.. my good friend.. BBF..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Culverhouse Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 6:22 PM
nice job, enjoyed
Austin Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Jazus, Andrea, I didn't even get an "ataboy" from that old granny masterpiece. What's this world coming too. BIG LOVE, daver
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 12:42 AM
Ah Andrea, to share the true meaning of Easter through a childs eyes in your clever poem was very heartfelt and touching and this should be in the winner's circle. It is very beautiful. Mahalo, Connie
Robbins Aka Gonzo Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 11:54 PM
really good warm write and great job here love the style to it perfect write Andrea
Byrne Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Really well constructed, and beautiful as well!
Owens Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Beautiful Acrostic poem...enjoyed...good luck in the contest...Marty
A  Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Excellent write . Enjoyed the Easter picture so beautiful. I also wnt to wish you good luck in Brian Strands's contest...
Hickman Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 9:05 AM
I wish for you all the best in the contest with this beautiful and endearing piece,and I also want to Thank you for all the visits of my words and for taking the time to leave your warm comments behind as well,,Blessings..Cecil
Knop Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Excellent written Acrostic, Andrea. Reminds me to the Easter baskets from my landlord before. But now I won't have them no more. Wish you good luck for the contest....Love, Gert
Guzzi Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Very very dear. Good luck I bet you're a winner!
Devonshire Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Really like the way the little girl discards the contents of her basket to make room for her baby doll. And she has learned the true meaning of Easter as displayed by the way she named the baby after Jesus. Excellent acrostic, Andrea! You fan, Carolyn
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