April 20, 2025 Even when wrestling emotionally, this I know. Christ has risen!

Easter Declaration

Death that leads to life

Sounds out of place

Causes strife

Those that believe

Do so not to achieve

Said everlasting

That is the last thing

On One’s minds

We pine for closeness

where most is

Far in the distance

The thing is

We come today

To celebrate and say

Christ is risen!

No cynicism

We step into the light

From the darkest night

To be freed

Because he is risen indeed!

 

Worthy Witnesses

The women witnessed

Something extraordinary

But it was declared unlikely

Until the men agreed

Seeing for themselves

But Jesus knew

Who he wanted to see first

Those who would otherwise

Be told last

He came back

The angel said he was not there

They immediately mourned

And he appeared

To comfort the comfortless

He told them to tell the disciples

Knowing they would not be listened to

Yet they spoke their truth

Aware of the distrust

Of their words alone

Witnessing the remarkable

When no one else has seen it

There is no physical evidence

It is an act of love and bravery

To give a voice

When outnumbered

Or the lowest class

To bear witness

Of miracles