Resurrection

Rise above the sins of man

Eternity awaits

Sacred hands stretched out for all

Unlocking Heaven’s gates

Ringing out, the chapel bells

Rejoice within the light

Each despairing soul released

Chasing dark of night

Today embrace the promised gift

In solace and in strife

Of sacrifice and mystery

Nurturing new life

Author's Note

Happy Easter - Happy Spring!

Reviews

[Philip Muls]

Salvation and redemption. Your poem breathes hope.

[Rita L. Sev]

Hope must remain... Thank you, Philip.

[richieb]

Very well written. Your poem hits on all the aspects of the greatest sacrifice for mankind. Accept Christ as your personal Savior and free yourself for eternity.
Thank you,
Richie B.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Richie!

[Einstein Noodle]

love you Rita! Oh happy day! when my sins are washed away ..i greatly appreciate your poem of redemption ... who can stand before the throne of God without falling to our knees? not me ..not me for sure .. Easter Celebration is my all time favorite event ... Jesus Christ risen ... and debt erased .. no other has ever made such a proclamation nor promise ... not one ..i am a Scotch Irish descendant and the Celts depictions of the cross do not have Jesus' image engraved ..why?? because He went to the Father ..to send the Holy Spirit to us ... i love it! wonderful acrostic girl ;)
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Well, thank you very much for your enthusiastic words, E! As you might imagine, Easter is a big celebration in my Catholic-school-teacher world too. I direct our 7th and 8th grade students in our annual Passion Play, and every year I am heartened and moved by the reverence of these kids... He lives, indeed... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[Pryde Foltz]

Today embrace the promised gift
In solace and in strife
Of sacrifice and mystery
Nurturing new life

Gorgeous.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Pryde! :)

[ANTO]

Wow my friend - this transcends. Its packed with spirituality and the joy of Easter. It is a prayer, an acrostic poem, a ray of light, a message of hope and a beautiful write all in one.
Sublime Rita - just sublime...
Happy Easter Rita !
All the Best.
:))))

[Rita L. Sev]

Your review has made my day, Anto! Thank you!

[ANTO]

Well your reply has just paid it forward so its win-win Rita. Thank you
:)

[Kieta!]

This is amazing!!! It's incredible how you used the letters in 'Resurrection' to start each line, and then kept it flowing so beautifully!!! Fabulous job!!! :) :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Kieta! Glad you enjoyed.

[Mark]

Very well done! I love the mysticism of this poem. Something lacking in much of the Christian faith i think.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Mark. I love delving into the mysteries of Christianity as well as its history.

[Mark]

I think the history of Christianity is fascinating. It seems scholars learn something new every year.

[Shaquana Adams]

Cute acrostic. I loved it. Thanks for sharing! :)

-QuanaWana

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Shaquana!

[icelandicblue]

This is very inspiring and uplifting. Thank you so much for such a gift.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Blue!

[Troy Henson]

Ah Rita an Acrostic from you:) I do love it.

Such a powerful write for the Easter break. The Acrostic formation enhances and delivers this piece in a mesmerizing way. I love Acrostics for this reason....the format helps with expression and creates a robust write. This flowed well Rita.

Regards
Troy

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your kind words, Troy. I enjoy the challenge of an acrostic, and you are right, the form adds a different layer... Thanks again!