The Easter Cross
Quatrains of Celebration65 total reviews
Comment from mslyla216
What vivid descriptive detail you have included here in this lovely poem, Brooke. My cross was black-draped when service began and was revealed to show a glorious cross resplendent with white Easter lilies. You've captured your memories so well in this homage to the cross done in perfect rhyming quatrains. Lyla
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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What vivid descriptive detail you have included here in this lovely poem, Brooke. My cross was black-draped when service began and was revealed to show a glorious cross resplendent with white Easter lilies. You've captured your memories so well in this homage to the cross done in perfect rhyming quatrains. Lyla
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Lyla, thank you for sharing your lovely memory and for the review, Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke Your poem has made me remember so many things about Easter when I was a child attending a convent. The nuns got us very involved with the Easter ritual. Thanks for reminding me, I may come up with a poem. Lovely memories Thanks Gaye
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke Your poem has made me remember so many things about Easter when I was a child attending a convent. The nuns got us very involved with the Easter ritual. Thanks for reminding me, I may come up with a poem. Lovely memories Thanks Gaye
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Gaye, thank you so much for sharing your memories and for the review, Brooke :-)
Comment from EllieKaye
This does sound like a lovely tradition.
My favorite stanza is here:
I remember that people with gardens
carried their blooms with especial pride,
as they processed down the center aisle,
asplash with color, but dignified
I'm glad you shared this with us. : )
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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This does sound like a lovely tradition.
My favorite stanza is here:
I remember that people with gardens
carried their blooms with especial pride,
as they processed down the center aisle,
asplash with color, but dignified
I'm glad you shared this with us. : )
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Ellie, it was absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
Hello again, Brooke. I've been away from fanstory for a few days, but I'm back.
This poem is a wonderful way to start my week. I'd read stories about this ritual, but I've never seen it done. You have brought a colorful, joyous picture to my mind, and I thank you.
The symbolism of the brilliant flowers covering the black cross is stunning. I hope someday I can partake in such a ceremony.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Hello again, Brooke. I've been away from fanstory for a few days, but I'm back.
This poem is a wonderful way to start my week. I'd read stories about this ritual, but I've never seen it done. You have brought a colorful, joyous picture to my mind, and I thank you.
The symbolism of the brilliant flowers covering the black cross is stunning. I hope someday I can partake in such a ceremony.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for yet another wonderful review - I so appreciate the time you've spent on my poems and the thought you've put into them! Brooke
Comment from joan marie
That does sound like a celebration ritual. Sometimes churches tend to be to somber and I feel the people should rejoice for what sacrifice was made for us. joan marie
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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That does sound like a celebration ritual. Sometimes churches tend to be to somber and I feel the people should rejoice for what sacrifice was made for us. joan marie
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Well, church is darned somber on Good Friday, but that makes Easter all the more joyful. :-) Thanks, Brooke
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Boy do I remember those fish stick Fridays!!!! Things have changed so much. I don't always think for the better. Still think women should wear dresses and hats. But I am old fashioned that way. I can remember in school we would have an hour of silence at lunch on Good Friday. jm
Comment from tteach
This is a wonderful memory! I wish I could have been there. To me, this is the Easter message: into our lives, a little "color" will come, as long as we believe. That it was acted out, touches the soul, brings belief to those who hedge, and reminds us that light and life walk hand in hand.
Beautiful!
terry
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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This is a wonderful memory! I wish I could have been there. To me, this is the Easter message: into our lives, a little "color" will come, as long as we believe. That it was acted out, touches the soul, brings belief to those who hedge, and reminds us that light and life walk hand in hand.
Beautiful!
terry
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Terry, thank you so much! Brooke
Comment from jaeladarling
I would love to have seen such a sight. You have described it well in this piece. Amazing what a bit of color can do, especially on such a special day. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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I would love to have seen such a sight. You have described it well in this piece. Amazing what a bit of color can do, especially on such a special day. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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It's a great memory from my childhood - thank you! Brooke
Comment from LynnRadford
Brooke,
You seem to have a wealth of images from which to draw when writing. I enjoy these personal glimpses into who you are and what has shaped you.
I thoroughly enjoyed the reading and have no suggestions for change or improvement.
L
P.S. check out www.thepoetrymarket.com for a free ezine that will give you more opportunities to publish your poetry. I just recently stumbled on this one and am signing up, myself.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Brooke,
You seem to have a wealth of images from which to draw when writing. I enjoy these personal glimpses into who you are and what has shaped you.
I thoroughly enjoyed the reading and have no suggestions for change or improvement.
L
P.S. check out www.thepoetrymarket.com for a free ezine that will give you more opportunities to publish your poetry. I just recently stumbled on this one and am signing up, myself.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Lynn, thank you for the review and the reference! Brooke
Comment from Susanne M. Psyris
This is very beautiful and uplifting, Brooke, with well-written verses. The imagery is crystal clear and your rhyming is so good. It is a lovley memory of ritual that you have shared...nice work. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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This is very beautiful and uplifting, Brooke, with well-written verses. The imagery is crystal clear and your rhyming is so good. It is a lovley memory of ritual that you have shared...nice work. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Susanne, thank you - it is one of my best childhood memories. Brooke :-)
Comment from NightWriter
"The Easter Cross" is a beautifully written quatrain poem. It has perfect rhythm and rhyming from beginning to end. The beautiful colors do make a difference. Well done.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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"The Easter Cross" is a beautifully written quatrain poem. It has perfect rhythm and rhyming from beginning to end. The beautiful colors do make a difference. Well done.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind review, Brooke :-)
