Christos Anesti!

Christos Anesti!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

     The earth shakes
          the garden is split
          not in anger but in celebration
          of new creation

     The stone roles away
          rock upon rock
          the earth responding
          to welcome her Creator

     Angel of lightening
          shimmering white
          guarding and inviting
          to witness and tell of new life

     Soldiers and guards
          terrified turn to ashen and white
          not glowing, but shrinking
          afraid of new life

     Two women bring spices
          enter the place of death
          expecting continued sorrow
          surprised by new life

     A gardener in the path
          offering resurrection greetings
          held and worshipped in the garden
          bringing new life to the Creation

Alithos Anesti!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Resurrection Fresco Icon, Greek Orthodox Church of St. Katherine, Naples, FL