Easter Sunrise

EASTER SUNRISE

Outside, perfect Sunrise
Service. The air’s so fresh.
Pastel dresses, pretty ties.
Resurrection from the creche.

Birth and rebirth celebrated.
Jesus - our Dayspring on High.
As sunrise songs begin, elated,
Oh how blessed with warming-eye.

The Son! The Son! Salvation
Hallelujahs in the blue and red hills -
Up goes the praise of creation.
Though a miniature group, it thrills

With anticipation of eternity nigh -
Gathered with the communion of saints.
Early risers savor the reverberating sigh,
Remembering our Savior - with no restraints.

We smile, we nod at one another
Knowing each person rose to the occasion.
Oh how much love, one for another,
In this small concreted space - a holy invasion.

Can you see the angel armies all about -
In power, quietness, expectation?
The one who rolled the tomb’s stone with a shout
Surely sees glory after glory without cessation.

We remember the snow white lamb of Bethlehem; 
The victorious, merciful and just lion;
The great I Am;
The One who awakens Zion.

The air, so fresh, and we’re squeaky clean
Not because of water and soap
But because we accepted and lean
On Jesus Christ our Living Hope.

Dressed in pretty attire, not to be seen,
But to honor and applaud The Great -
The death and resurrection was the scene,
For the return of the King of kings, we cannot wait.

Bruised bones resolved, inhale - the inspire.
The second Adam resurrected on Sunday.
Laud, sing - with Holy Spirit fire.
Join in this spectacular prayer ballet

And the cloudburst of the sunrise choir.
Bursting with pink, tangerine and baby blue -
The horizon and the faithful spire;
The disclosure of God breaks through.

3/22/2023
Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 10:39 PM
So beautifully written dear Kim ! On this Easter day, it is a blessing to have read this. Congratulations! "Laud, sing - with Holy Spirit fire. Join in this spectacular prayer balleto" Hosanna !
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Kim, Congratulation. You paint a lovely poem with your flowing words. I remembered the Memorial of Christ death. The night He said, " do this in remembrance of me". Keep up the good writes and Congrats again, my poetry friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. "Happy Easter" with blessings.................
Daniel Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 4:57 AM
Exceptional, Kim:)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Thank you, Joanna!
Poet Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Plenty of mysticism. Breathtaking daybreak Metaphors, full of excitement and faith.  Very beautiful, Kim. Best of luck to you in the contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Buehler Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:50 AM
Lovely sunrise scenes, filled with the joy of our risen Lord. Quite nice, Kim. Best wishes for the contest. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Thank you, Evelyn! Be blessed, sweet poet!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:13 AM
A beautiful day/write/story. Now have a beautiful day writing away...................
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:52 AM
You too, sweet Paula!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 9:02 AM
Very much spirituality.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Thanks, Victor :)
Turner Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 6:22 AM
Sunrise service but no pot luck? Nicely penned, Kim. Good luck.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Not on Easter…most go celebrate afterward with their families. :) Be blessed, Daniel!
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