One Word

Tears transformed
Sorrow to joy
One moment
One word.

A name
New life
Beyond-the-tomb life
Forever.

Reality 
Resurrection 
When Jesus calls
By name
One word. 

“Mary!”

Read John’s gospel, chapter 20.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Read Avatar
September 28, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Hi John, our world is in such a mess, I do belive God has abandoned the human race.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace