What Easter Means To Me

His day had come, and so He went and prayed.
The woes of all mankind upon him weighed.
His brethren slept; He knew what would befall.
His enemies conspired and did not stall.
A midnight kiss, and He would stand betrayed.

First seized, reviled, then stripped and flayed;
A scarlet robe on broken flesh then laid,
He bore the brutal cross and drank the gall.
His day had come.

A final breath. . . . the sacrifice was made.
The land then quaked. God’s sorrow was displayed.
The Son in linen. . . . on the earth a pall.
But in the sepulcher, His final call –
To conquer death! Man need not be afraid.
His day had come!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Watt Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Andrea, I just realized you have 50 Rondeaus in your list. I'm blown away! This seems like such a challenging form, yet like sonnets you make them seem easy. I love this one, going in my faves to be enjoyed again and again. Hugs ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:05 PM
Thanx John. I love this form. I also do many triolet, etheree and kyrielle.
Poet Avatar
September 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Hi there,read my "the inner candle" poem....
Song Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Andrea. Jesus conquered death indeed, your poem was an amazing read! I will read more intently as contest is finalized. Thanks for your excellent entry. Me? A favorite poet of yours? I am honored that my puppy got me on your list! Go Bionic Bi jua jua!!!! Gwendolen
K. Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM
I think your poem speaks volumes, Andrea and you wrote a rondeau too-- oh wow- beautiful reminder on faith and Easter :) I am sure this will be among the winners, it better be :) -- hugs to you :)
Horne Avatar
March 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Great poem, Andrea. Very powerful : ) Jack. I forgot Spring heeled Jack too LOL
Kendrick Avatar
March 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Great testimony of your faith..Good to read of your belief that Jesus laid down his life that we might live and live more abundantly..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work "Laughable Experience"...It did happen to someone but not me..This person was going to teach a "Bible" class that morning...Sara
Aul Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I really like your poem....Good luck in the contest..........George
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March 22, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Brillant! Andrea. ABSOLUTELY! Elaine
Sweetheart Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Beginning with the Transfiguration is awesome to lead into the Passion and Death of Christ for this contest Andrea.. feeling every emotion in every line to the final line.. a wonderful write and entry.. Gwendolen will surely be touched my friend as I am.. good luck...
Poet Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 9:45 PM
An excellent write and the form is challenging (to me).Goodluck in the contest-kash
Byrne Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM
nice prayer : )
Babcock Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM
An outstanding write on Easter and what it mean to you. soup mail. phyl
Richards Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Powerful and filled with the true Easter story! Well done, Andrea...Good luck...this should be a winner!! :)
Bloomsfield Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Very inspirational Andrea,so happy to read you nd other friends..i'm fine thanks and hope you are doing great too:)hugs
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March 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM
sister
Mehta Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I enjoyed this devotional write that inspires anyone who reads it, Andrea
Onclaud Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM
ohhh, andie girl... deeply touched with descriptive images, " son in linen," " robe on broken flesh.." an easter feast--- winning wishes with huggs :) soup mail
Neels Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM
quick soupmail :)
Neels Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Andrea, vivid imagery you have here, gripping lines to convey what Easter means to you and to so many of us.. I really love this write of yours, beautiful and touching.. Good luck for the contest with this gem.. love Wilma
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