Easter dates back to the calendar ancient
The word of origin in the name that’s Saxon
Eastra being the Goddess of Spring
Symbolic of the life new giving
Honoring the sacrifice of Jesus the Lord
And his resurrection and emergence broad
Rebirth and renewal it is all looked upon
Christ’s crucifixion and awakening upon
The day being termed as a Moveable Feast
Conclusion of fasting period of Lent brings this treat
Celebrations begin for this most important day
On the Christian Calendar, the Easter Sunday
Candles lit in Churches on the Eve of the day
The midnight of the Eve as significant as the day
Easter Eggs are given and relished by faithful
He rose from the dead, The All Merciful
Blessing alike the prayerful and the sinful
Sikiladi
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Published in THE ASIAN WEEKLY Coffee Table Book “DIWALI & Beyond” 2017