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The First Easter

He closed his eyes
And died in pain;
But like the sun,
He rose again.

Jack Horne for Linda-Marie’s Easter Inspirations contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

April 10, 2012 at 6:33 AM

A belated congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's "Easter Inspiration" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Kim Merryman

April 6, 2012 at 12:20 PM

So glad this was a winner. Congrats, Jack! Love Kim Have a blessed Easter.

David Williams

April 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Jack congrats on your win..like it..David

Carolyn Devonshire

April 6, 2012 at 9:23 AM

I new this short piece would do well, Jack. Congratulations on your win! It's nice sharing the same place with you. Love, Carolyn

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

April 6, 2012 at 1:59 AM

Congratulations Jack, a wonderful piece, short and sweet xx

Joann Grisetti

April 5, 2012 at 6:39 PM

This really packs a lot in a few words. Impressive. Congratulations.

Joyce Johnson

April 5, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Congratulations on your concise description of the first Easter and your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

April 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

congrats Jack on a marvelous entry of imagination mixed with gospel truth.. and a great win for u luv.. appreciate support always..

Judy Ball

April 1, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Oh WoW! Jack! Great job here. So much said in so few words. Excellent. God Bless and Happy Easter, JB

Elizabeth Wesley

March 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Sensitive and so full of feeling. A verse to lift one's spirit!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 26, 2012 at 1:02 AM

Beautiful, Jack! Your poem says so much in a few words. I love it...Blessings, Rhonda

Poet Destroyer A

March 25, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Jack... this is a very good verse..for the contest..good luck ....take care and have yourself a good night~LUV*PD

Sara Kendrick

March 25, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Very expressive work about Jesus' death and burial and resurrection...Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Russell Sivey

March 25, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Wow Jack, I knew you had it in you and you brought it out for all of us to see! This poem is so beautiful I am amazed at its beauty! As Kim said you said so much in so few words...a sign of a true poet! I really enjoyed your poem that I have read this evening! Great Work!!