Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

What Easter Means To Me

As I sit and reflect on this Easter Sunday.
Many things pass through my mind.
As I see Christ hanging on the cross, 
knowing HE laid down his life for me.
So my life is, entrusted to thee.
He died, he rose, so new life began
I know you suffered on the cross
to deliver us, giving us eternal life.
You suffered so that I may live.
What more honor could you bestow
on me ,one of your sheep, saving me,
through your mercy, through your grace.
The promise of everlasting life.

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Gwendolen Song April 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM Hey Phyllis! Looks as though u have been writing some great stuff lately! I had to revisit this one again! Such a personal testimony of God's love for us! Gwendolen

James Foulk April 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM so true and a great write.

Gwendolen Song April 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM Congrats on HAVING THIS POEM AND YOUR SPRING ONE IN THE NEWSPAPER!!! Like I said on my blog...I AM SO PROUD OF U! Way to go girl! All the soup-ers are applauding you right now! Blessings. Gwendolen

Carolyn Devonshire April 6, 2011 at 3:55 PM You carry Christ's word and his work so well in this poem, Phyllis. This IS the meaning of Easter -- a sacrifice that bestowed upon us the "promise of everlasting life." Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM thankxx Phyllis and so good to see u again my friend.. u know this Easter contest is going to be judged on Good Friday per Gwendolen's blog a day ago.. so good luck as we prepare to celebrate this holy time of year.. glad my Scottish tale gave u a smile ..luv..

Lisa Cooper April 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM very well said, wonderful flow and rythem. have a wonderful Easter.

Stephan McBride April 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM this is truly an amazing reminder of what Easter means, great work and God bless you

Dana Smith April 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM Ohh this is just wonderful. I really enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today and am looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM Yes,Phyllis, we are getting old to forget about April Fools' Day! well, you are my last comment today.Normally I can go so fast but with joe's laptop and no mouse, I just am getting nowhere. It would take me forever to find a poem of yours I have not read on this style of computer, so I need to get off now and get ready. Leaving in less than an hour for jeremy's place. I will blog about his cute little town when I get home! Luv, andrea

Andrea Dietrich April 1, 2011 at 11:35 PM HI, Phyllis, I have taken a long time just to see my comments becasue of this laptop I'm on being so awkward to use. Otherwise, I would be searching in your back pages for a poem of yours to read. anyway, I sure hope this gem gets a placement in the Easter contest. Thanks for always being a friend. andrea

Elaine George March 31, 2011 at 6:37 PM Tears fall from my eyes when I think of what suffering He endured . Wonderful writing, Phyllis. Lainie

The Situation March 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM this was such a sweet praise poem. T. S.

Nette Onclaud March 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM truly divine with a sprig of beautiful message for this season, phyllis... fabulous! winning wisshes to you! : huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich March 28, 2011 at 10:39 PM Hi, Phyllis, you are just about my last look see for the night and this is a beautiful Easter poem. May you have a wonderful tomorrow. Luv, andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 28, 2011 at 8:57 PM Beautifully penned Phyllis my friend and good luck in the contest with this lovely expressive reminder of the celebration of Easter luv.. an inspirational message luv..

Ellen Fahey March 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM Lovely reflection on Christ's Life, Death and Resurrection, and what He's done for us. No greater Love than this!! Ellen

Carol Sunshine Brown March 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM Enjoyed reading your magnificent poetry this morning Phyllis. The best to you in the contest. May you have a beautiful week of good health, love and baskets overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol

Judy Konos March 28, 2011 at 9:06 AM Very beautiful and extremely well written. My best wishes to you in the contest