On Easter Morn

In quietude of early dawn she stood on Easter Day,
where rested now her dearest son too early passed away.

As light’s first rays peeled shadows from the grave’s cold marbled stone,
she leaned and whispered into wind her words of sorrow sown.

“I’ll never see his face again!” she cried to wind and God.
“Why you, my son?”  With stifled sob she fell to grassy sod.

And then resplendent in the east, as if to give reply,
the sunrise broke and seemed to loose the truth from crimson sky.

Though blind she’d been, she now could see. As earth was bathed in red,
it dawned on her that Easter morn how Christ for all had bled.

Our worldly time is very short; immortal all shall be.
The Comforter assured her this; her son again she’d see.

For Brian Strand's 'YOUR CHOICE (2),any form,any theme' Poetry Contest
Contest Details
Written for a dear friend, who lost her son when he was still a fairly young man
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Ashley Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 8:07 PM
Oh, your poem is so beautifully poignant and inspiring, Andrea. You had me entranced throughout. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM
I missed this lovely tribute to your friend's loss Andrea. So glad you reposted it for this contest. Congratulations on your top win! : ) xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Connie, it was for Floria!! I wonder if I ever posted it at PFt. It would be like 15 years ago!
Poet Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Hmmm...I am going to read it!
Brown Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 6:52 AM
A belated congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's "Easter Inspiration" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 8:56 PM
This is a wonderful piece, Andrea. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Have a blessed Easter.
Williams Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Andrea congrats on your great win, have a lovely Easter..David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Congratulations Gail, a Andrea piece xx
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 2:09 AM
Sorry sorry Andy the brandy got in the way, I was just being told a joke that was very funny .xx
Johnson Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM
A great poem from Mary's viewpoint. Congratulations Andrea. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 5:21 PM
congrats Andrea on sweet success for this magnificent entry luv.. appreciate constant support always too..
Babcock Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 9:54 AM
I want to wish you and your family a very HAPPY EASTER. Pass my congrats on to the new parents. love phyl
Johnson Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 3:35 PM
You are a poet's poet. This is wonderfully lovely. This almost seems like it wrote itself. It truly is a God send.
Ball Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 10:03 AM
WoW Andrea! What a truly excellent piece. So few ever give a thought to Mary's pain at seeing her wonderful son die. GREAT JOB! God Bless and Happy Easter, JB
Maverick Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 12:15 AM
A write that will touch chords in many hearts Here Andrea..) and holds out reflection of true redemption and hope to all..!
Babcock Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Simply beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Going to one of my fav. love phyl
Burch Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Andrea,dear, this is beautiful! How you have touched the heart... very best wishes in the contest my friend...Never stop Believing!!...much love,deb
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March 29, 2012 at 9:04 PM
it is surely inspiring. wishing you a happy one Andrea and good luck on the contest. For all this time, thank you so much dear poet ^.~
Loving Iii Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 6:32 PM
their are myths and ledgends about a lot of other people that don't include us. but easter morning all of us entered the story. lost but then found; blind but now we see.
Onclaud Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 3:05 PM
heartfelt read, andie... love how you phrased this beauruful story... been out of town and had a battery of med checks.. grreat easter renewal!.. lotsa luck and hugggs!..:) you okay??
Sweetheart Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 9:55 AM
thankxx for supporting my contest Andrea.. good luck luv as am sure these words will fill my heart and soul with peace .. always enjoy ..luv..
Williams Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 5:18 AM
Andrea I know you can do it....David
Susan Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM
you really drew me into this right from the beginning. I could feel her ache, and then that ray of hope, burden eased...nicely done :)
Keys Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 2:16 PM
wow. wow. wow. what a beautiful sad piece with a reminder of Gods great blessings, here and after. i sometimes wonder of death and life are not the same coin, but different sides, related yet so different, always together in our hands and in our hearts... thank you for the sweet words, chuck
Horne Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 1:29 PM
beautiful but sad piece, my friend. Hope you had a wonderful time with your family
Austin Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Outstanding! If this doesn't win I will be surprised. Love, daver
K. Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 11:40 AM
What a very touching and uplifting write this is, Andrea! I really like the message of hope you give here-- I think this is such a beautiful Easter right, rich with images, Really like this one! Gosh, my connection is really irritating today. I think I have to say goodbye for now... hugs to you sweetie pie :)
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