Happy Easter

by Karen D. Swim

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you're all enjoying a good day. I woke up to sunlight streaming through the window which was a nice change from the recent snowstorm. After a scary encounter with all of the clothes in my closet I managed to make it to church on time. In honor of the day, I thought I'd share this poem with you. Wherever you are I truly hope that your day is filled with warmth and love. Have a wonderful Easter!

Easter
John G. Neihardt

ONCE more the northbound Wonder Brings back the goose and crane, Prophetic Sons of Thunder, Apostles of the Rain. In many a battling river The broken gorges boom; Behold, the Mighty Giver Emerges from the tomb! Now robins chant the story Of how the wintry sward Is litten with the glory Of the Angel of the Lord. His countenance is lightning And still His robe is snow, As when the dawn was brightening Two thousand years ago. O who can be a stranger To what has come to pass? The Pity of the Manger Is mighty in the grass! Undaunted by Decembers, The sap is faithful yet. The giving Earth remembers, And only men forget.

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