On Easter

I let them all pass over me – 
The cheery Happy Easters!
Assuming I will be among
Today’s hot cross bun feasters.

But no, I won’t be eating lamb
Or ham with all its glazing,
Although I’m sure the Easter pies
My friend makes are amazing.

For I’m observing Pesach,*
So what I will eat instead
Will be matzoh or its relatives,
All with unleavened bread.

Of course, there’s meat and chicken,
Lots of veggies, eggs and fruit
And special cakes and cookies,
Made with matzoh meal, to boot.

I used to set those people straight
Whose greetings had no clue
That Easter’s not for everyone,
But I no longer do.

When people offer me a wish
For a Happy Easter day,
I smile and say, “The same to you”
And send them on their way.

*Passover

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Andrea Dietrich

April 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM

Great poetry as always. I think some people who are Christian don't even really care about the real meaning of Easter (the name of which actually is like the name of the Roman goddess of fertility). For many, it's just a time to have egg hunts and get some chocolate rabbits!

Jan Terry

April 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM

What a clever poem. I especially like how you worked Passover into the first line. I remember the symbolism of some of that food. I was a property manager/hostess at an Orthodox Jewish camp in the mountains for several years. I learned a lot from the rabis and guests. I hope your Pesach was enjoyable. My Easter was peaceful. Keep writing those wonderful poems. I love reading them. -Jan

Ilene Bauer

April 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM

thank you very much, jan! i'm delighted that you caught that in the first line. takes a writer to notice something like that! ~ i am having a lovely holiday and i'm glad yours was peaceful...