A Different Kind of Easter
By Steven Sweeney
As I sit on Easter Sunday
With thoughts of days gone by
This the first in quarantine
The rules steadfast complied
But this year seems a little different
With dreams of loved ones past
So easy to self-isolate
To feel hard winds against the mast
To exist as only one alone
On a sea rough, loud and dark
Not a light up in the endless sky
A solitary Ark
Just as Noah did before us
Against all mounting odds
Just as David fought for his and more
Against men resembling Gods
We look to valiant heroes
Who better than ourselves
Always know to keep on fighting
In them true greatness delves
And then we can remember
Of how we must now act
To tame the headwinds blowing
To keep alive the pact
To what are we beholden?
What are the terms you ask?
We must remain in virtue golden
We must keep steady on the task
To seek and to acknowledge
Our single greatest strength
Our own forthright willpower
To go the distance full in length
So go forth with ardent fury
No excuses and no fuss
Do what must be done unflinching
Grip the wheel with intent purpose
And you will find but soon enough
Indeed you are not alone
There are angels looking out for you
There is hope yet to be sewn
Who whisper ever gently
Upon your hardened ears
Don’t worry, keep on going
In no challenge shall you fear
They will say in soft tone waves
Please just don’t give up
And you will soon find distant shores
A place where joy erupts
Like a never-ending geyser
Like a cup now runeth over
In yourself you’ll see a different view
A true divine makeover
You’ll find that troubles weighing
Is now opportunity abound
You’ll find a healthy balance
A fresh and sturdy ground
Then you will start to view again
Fruit and flowers bright to blossom
In with new found encouragement
Out with the old and rotten
Forward will the ship be steered
Direct for ports a yonder
Where refuge lies through fog and rock
To paths deserving of a wander
Where you will strive and live again
Where you can be your best
Where you can build on new horizons
And a comfortably high perched nest
And you will know true happiness
You will know you’re not alone
To take the good and sacrifice
What serves you best now shown
The fog no longer present
Now the winds you do embrace
In angels do you trust again
A heart full of love and grace
But never think the battles over
Herein lies not end of story
Resolve to keep on upward
And reach eternal glory.
Easter Easter eggs from Wikimedia Commons photographer Georgi Kirichov
