silent sabbath

15 Apr 2017 2 Comments

by lynn__ in tanka Tags: , , , ,

 

laid down life for friends

blood congealed, stiff body wrapped

stone seals death in tomb

soldiers wipe spear and spikes clean

women grieve over spices

 

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  1. gerrymackrell's avatar gerrymackrell
    Apr 16, 2017 @ 12:21:46

    And then came Easter,
    the stone did reveal
    an empty grave,
    where sin overcome
    was all that was there.

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