What Easter Means To Me

~What Easter Means To me~ Passover is here once again Nisan fourteenth, but what do we gain Some have chocolate eggs, that's what they wait for. But what does it mean this date we adore. It is now called Easter, in our modern times But what is the story behind this old crime The death of Jesus although long ago foretold Was not to give eggs and bunnies to hold. The death of Jesus was to wipe out our sins The resurrection was to show a new way begins On the third day when Jesus arose The women were aghast that the tomb was not closed Two men in flashing clothes stood close on by The women were frightened and did not look high Why are you looking for the living amongst the dead? Jesus is not here, he is raised up instead. Jesus died a man, the prophecy now fulfilled But was raised as a King by his father, his heavenly Kingdom to build. He gave his life to fulfill the prophecy and pay the ransom price Right down to his coat being cast lots over with dice. He died to give us all a chance to live So think about this more when chocolate eggs you do give.
By Mandy Tams~GG~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
October 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM
you are so right, what is it all about, making money? again you show a great knowledge of what you write...awesome poem.....
Brown Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM
A belated congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's "Easter Inspiration" contest Mandy. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Congrats on your win, Mandy! Love, Kim Have a blessed Easter.
Williams Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Mandy congrats on your win, inspiring..David
Sweetheart Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 5:33 PM
congrats Mandy on sweet success with this powerful entry ..so breautiful.. appreciate support too luv..
Onclaud Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM
such depth from the heart, masy!.. lovely work woth winning huggs!..:)
Campi Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Very well said. Thanks for sharing your work with us. There is a true lesson here. I hope it is seen by many. Jancarl
Merryman Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Well said, Mandy. It saddens me to see all the emphasis of colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, fancy new outfits, etc when Easter is not about any of that. Your poem is an excellent portrayal of what Easter is really about. Love, KIm
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March 31, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Why are you looking for the living amongst the dead? Jesus is not here, he is raised up instead...Love these two lines..Lovey write Mandy.. Hugs xxx
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