EASTER

It's Easter.....winter days are through.
It's Easter.....and life begins anew.

This day Our Lord came back to earth,
And we rejoice, as well we do his day of birth.

The warmth of Spring that we've waited for
Is finally knocking at our door.

It's Easter...Resurrection Day.
Now all our ills can melt away.

Like the snow up on the mountain crest.
For the robin soon must build his nest.

And seeds must sprout to greet the sun
To green the earth ere many days are done.

The Easter Lilies have bloomed, so fair,
And the Bunny hides tinted eggs here and there.

The children will hunt for them, eyes shining bright
While holding their baskets with all their might.

In days gone by, the bands would play,
For parades were common this happy day.

In Easter Bonnets, frills and lace,
Young maids would rush to take their place.

Beside their beaux so smartly dressed
With shirts and trousers neatly pressed.

Then all would promenade through town
Marching prim and proudly up and down.

And late that day they all would meet
At Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe for a tasty treat.

It's Easter.....so please celebrate
Those things that make this day so great.

The promise of life like the budding trees,
And the freedom to worship as we please.