Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

What Easter Means To Me

I followed you from Galilee
To that sad day on Calvary
     Of love You spoke
     New hope You woke

Some said I was a prostitute
In me You saw no ill repute
     My heart now cries
     I watch You die

Sharp spikes that pierce Your hands draw blood
And through my heart emotions flood
     A Son so blessed
     Is laid to rest

Three days I stayed outside Your tomb
Never to see You I presumed
     And though I mourned
     Glory's reborn
     
I genuflect and watch You rise
To join Your Father in the skies
     This blessed day
     Showed us “The Way”

The sacrifice You made for man
Celebrated in many lands
     Easter Sunday
     Give thanks and pray




Written in the first-person view of Mary Magdalene, one of Christ’s best known 
disciples.  According to modern religious scholars, the Gospels of Mark and John say 
she was the first person to see Jesus after he rose from the dead.

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Phyllis Babcock April 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM A wonderful write Carolyn. Congrats on your win. Happy Easter. God Bless love phyl

Nette Onclaud April 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM extraordinary peice, carols! you depicted the theme with such tenderness! A big heap of ludis for the freeeat win! :) huggs

George Aul April 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM Happy Easter and congrats on the win ......... George

Debbie Guzzi April 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM Such a touching write, congrad's Happy Easter stay happy and healthy. Light & Love

Gwendolen Song April 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM Dear Carolyn- Echoing all the wonderful comments those have written about this poem-both before and after the contest. Have a restful Easter weekend, friend. Gwendolen

John Freeman April 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM Great to see you worthy poem honored in the top three of the winner's circle, Carolyn. Congratulations on your third place. Agape, Moses

Timothy Brumley April 5, 2011 at 1:01 AM And if the truth were to be known...most likely His wife, one of my favorite subjects, as you well know, so aptly penned into rhyme and verse. I believe He told her that he would rise in three days and to be waiting for Him, symbolic of how He appointed the rest of His bride to know the season of His return, a three month period, and to be waiting for His second coming:)

Robert Ball March 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM this is a very good account, and I pray that this poet continues on the path, she is right on and one of my favorites.

James Foulk March 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM a moving piece of poetry and all so true. Jesus Christ is the true meaning of Easter and Christimas, not santa or the easter bunny. well done.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 29, 2011 at 12:57 AM Some say she was Jesus' wife, too...and that it was their wedding feast where He turned wine into water. Some say that she is the same woman that he forgave and prevented the stoning with His comment, "...Let he who is without sin cast the first stone..." Others say they are not the same woman. Won't it be nice to meet them beyond the vail and have all of these questions answered. I enjoyed your poem. One thing for sure. Jesus died for our sins and arose from the grave. Thank God! LuvU!

Harry Horsman March 28, 2011 at 6:21 AM To my favourites, Carolyn, I am not a very religious person, but this is a awesome story, especially about this wonderful woman . Harry

Robert Ball March 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM Let me ask you something I have one book out called "Food for thought Poetry by Art" I've dealt with self publishers and they seem to all want you to spend your money to promote this book, now my second book by the same name is coming out as Book #2, again it's self published. The first book did limited sales, I've tried many avenues and a lot of expense, with few results after si months the first boo was taken off amazon.com without them notifying me they did it, any advise would be appreciated

Robert Ball March 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM you are a great story teller and you are a blessing to me because I wrote A Letter Home to Rome remember that one, Well your poetry is similar to mine because it was written by me but the gift was given to me by the Holy Spirit, as a novice it had to be because I'm not that creative, so in saying that God bless you and yours and never forget that we all have to do our works for Our Father, loved this poem

Vince Suzadail Jr. March 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM She is one of the reasons I believe the church made a major mistake allowing only single, males as priests. Mary Magdalene was One of the first at the tomb and eleven of the Apostles were married. Good luck in the contest. Vince

Constance La France March 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM No words can express how I love this piece, I viewed a painting recently of Mary Magdeline and the discription said, she spent her entire life as a hermit, after Christ rose to heaven, repenting for her former life, on a deserted island, her love for him never wavering~~

Nette Onclaud March 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM it's said that magdalene was frist to see jesus after he rose form the dead.. what a priveledge... a solemn yet beautiful piece, carols! i like the whole glorious tone of this grrreat stuff! winning is at hand! :) hugggs, nette

John Freeman March 26, 2011 at 5:06 PM You did Him proud Carolyn, A great tribute to Love's Son. Agape, Moses

Diane Locksley March 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM This is a striking poem. I love it! Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

Jack Horne March 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM I love this from Mary Magdalene's point of view. Great idea : ) Thanks for clarifying the contest rules for Gert and me. I had to laugh imagining you carrying John over the threshold. Priceless! I banged Sue's head on the doorframe and she snapped, 'Put me down.' LOL

Daver Austin March 26, 2011 at 10:39 AM This is a beautiful poem, Carolyn, but check the second line - cavalry implies horses. Calvary is the word. I know you know this, just got in a hurry. Love, Dave

Michael J. Falotico March 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM One of the best I have read in a long time Carolyn... These comments below say it all, and your talent speaks for itself..with love Michael l

Ellen Fahey March 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM Spectacular, Carolyn!! I really love this. God has gifted you with such beautiful insight. I am sure that Mary Magdalene is smiling down on you now. This is a winner for sure! Ellen

Carol Fillmore March 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM I really love the poem from Mary Magdalene's point of view...exceptional write my friend. This will do well I know! Mary must have been in shock when she encountered Jesus after he rose from the dead...I'd likely have passed out:) Thanks for the comments and best wishes for A Trip out of this World...it was a very pleasurable write...I am a sky watcher!

Cherie Durbin March 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM What a sight to behold that must have been, Carolyn!

Dr.Ram Mehta March 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM Lovely and awe inspiring character sketch you have drawn of Mary Magdalene, carolyn. Please have a look at my poem "Thank You"