©2011 Susan Noyes Anderson
Leather sandals, dusty feet,
soles worn out in service.
Lessons taught, lessons learned;
stilled souls waiting, nervous.
Passover dawns bittersweet;
bodies tense against the day.
Disciples listen. Master’s words
pass over them and slip away.
Confusion, fear; can it be true?
A Sword of Might should be their Lord.
He kneels, a servant at their feet.
“Nay, bathe us not,” their tongues implore.
He answers: If ye would have part
with me, then yield to mine own hand.
This Living Water washes soles of feet
and cleanses souls of man.
Alas, they did not understand.
A lifetime later, at the cross,
their broken hearts knew well the cost.
He rose again and made them whole:
mind and body, sole and soul.
HAPPY EASTER, MY FRIENDS.
MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH JOY!
More Easter poems:
He Walked Alone, The Women, The Savior's Art,
The Man of Galilee, The Miracle of Easter,
The Easter Bunny's Tale
More Easter poems:
He Walked Alone, The Women, The Savior's Art,
The Man of Galilee, The Miracle of Easter,
The Easter Bunny's Tale
Happy Easter! Hallelujah to this wonder that never grows old!
ReplyDeletehe is risen indeed.
ReplyDeletehappy easter.
and may we always look to his example in how we are to love and serve one another.
Happy Easter to you!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, Sue. Have a wonderful Easter today, and please also give my best to your sweet Mom.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Sue. Happy Easter to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI do hope you had a lovely Easter Day. I loved your poem and the thoughts on the Apostles and our dear Savior.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love to you dear friend.
Easter blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written as always, Sue. I hope you enjoyed a joyous Easter.
ReplyDeleteAs my grandmother always used to say "That just made my heart soar!" So meaningful and beautiful, Sue.
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!