The Hereafter

As our Lord was resurrected He left behind symbols of the torture to which He was subjected To remind us of his sacrifice With the belief that they will suffice What symbols are these you ask But in this poem I will unmask Dogwood trees are said to have made his cross Surely by now it is covered by moss Next, is the Easter lily I know to nonbelievers this may sound silly. It is written that when Jesus perspired from the cross A white lily would pop up to signify His loss. Palm branches are a symbol of a tropical location But did you know Israelites laid these down for Jesus as he entered Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion. These branches signify victory and peace For this, some people place palm branches on their mantle piece Believe it or not, butterflies are a symbol of His resurrection Both have our affection A delicacy that comes to mind is hot cross buns Made of spices believed to be used in Jesus’ burial preparations passed on to daughters and sons. A cross made from flour paste signifies His crucifix Though you can find these at a bakery, this treat does not come in a cake mix. We partake in this tasty treat on Good Friday Some pair it with a nice Cabernet The empty tomb signifies thee we promise of rebirth when you walk with the Lord His sacrifice is to be adored The empty tomb is the mystery of resurrection In hopes of an otherworldly connection A Paschal candle made of beeswax That we try not to let drip on our jackets or slacks Marked with a cross, alpha and omega, and the year Smaller candles are lit by our peer This represents the light of Jesus to this in attendance as well as for those afar Regardless of who or where they are A couple of other symbol are rabbits and baby chicks Do not fall for the devil’s tricks A great symbol of Easter to bring home as a pet That some might regret Lambs symbolize Jesus Himself As He is the human embodiment of the Paschal lamb itself A truly sacrificial animal during biblical time I wonder if lamb tastes good with thyme The most powerful symbol is the cross To some, they may be at a loss Some churches add spikes and a thorn crown At times, you may see crosses outside on church lawns around town. Easter is a powerful message for believers Taught at a young age by Sunday school teachers This message is expanded on by the pastor As we prepare to enter the hereafter.