Rapture

Rapture Alleluia approaches Emerging from Eternity’s gauzy scrim Rehearsing its lines Through trampled palm branches Iron nails Thorns And cross beams Raised between pure Heaven And haunted earth To shatter rocks of primeval time Into stony dust That bows before The Prince of Heaven Wrapped in life’s breath again Victory’s rapture Exuberant and ecstatic entwined Passion’s passionate transformation Anointed joy walks once more Among the lepers and the lame On nail-scarred feet In the forever season Shouting ALLELUIA!!! 4-4-23 Contest: Writing Challenge “R” Words Sponsor: Constance LaFrance 3rd Place 4-4-23 Contest: Free Submission Sponsor: Sotto Poet

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/8/2023 10:42:00 AM

Love this beautifully spiritual tale Sam. Congratulations on your win! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/8/2023 2:07:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in Contest: Free Submission, Sam :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/7/2023 11:48:00 PM

A miraculous poem Sam Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/14/2023 10:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Wendy! Writing this poem brought me into the miracle of Easter in a very special way. Sending you all the blessings of the Easter season! Hope you had a wonderful celebration.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/7/2023 1:00:00 PM

- A beautiful poem ... perfect to read at Easter, Sam - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/14/2023 10:15:00 AM

Anne-Lise, thank you so much! I was inspired by a book by Max Lucado, The Final Week in the Life of Jesus, that takes us through each day of Holy Week then Easter. Writing this poem became a pilgrim's journey to Easter! Hoping you are well. Sending you all the blessings of the Easter season! Hugs!

Constance La France

Date: 4/6/2023 8:37:00 PM

Sam, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations. !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/12/2023 11:24:00 AM

Many thanks Constance! I usually try to write something for Easter and I was stuck until your contest prompts! So grateful for that inspiration and for your placement! Sending you gratitude and all the blessings of the Easter season!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/6/2023 8:16:00 PM

Unable to quit pondering this insightful poem; your thoughts are profound and uplifting. Congratulations on your podium win dear, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2023 12:56:00 PM

Lasaad, so thankful for your beautiful message! I am uplifted by your lovely compliments and feedback. There is no greater compliment from a fellow pilgrim on the journey that to know these words linger with you and uplift you. Thank you for that precious gift. Sending you blessings of Easter joy in this season of Alleluia dear friend!!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/6/2023 7:16:00 PM

A powerful spiritual write ~ enjoyed from start to fiendish. Outstanding poem, Sam, warmest congratulations on your win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/10/2023 12:52:00 PM

Thank you so much Seeker. It seems to me that Alleluia is our shout in this eternal season of joy - season of transformation! I hope you had a wonderful celebration of Easter! Blessings!

Ann Peck

Date: 4/4/2023 2:08:00 PM

This is beautiful and full of love, Sam, especially 'through trampled palm branches, iron nails, thorns...' Best of luck in contest!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/4/2023 5:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann! I usually try to write something for Easter each year but I just kept coming up empty until Constance's contest prompts lead me to the theme of rapture - so perfect for Easter. Have a wonderful week and an Easter filled with joy!