Frank is tending bar today in the Dverse Lounge. He has asked us to write a Tanaga, (a Phillipine form involving 4 line stanzas of 7 syllables each).
We mourned sadly of our loss
My good friend, I and Gaius
Soldiers bid us haste to cross
Golgotha to Emmaus
Suddenly a dreadful blast
Shook all the plain before us
Riven rocks cried out aghast
Their echoes now a chorus:
“Where is the King of Glory,
That our stony gates held fast?
Who dared to steal His body?
When His days on Earth were past.”
We climbed up into the cave
For a witness from the tomb
Saw what once had been a grave
Now a living breathing womb
There He stood, bright as the skies
To answer death’s dark decree
“I who you now dare despise
Enrobed in life, yes it’s Me!
I who died; live evermore
I have shed it’s filthy rags
Breaking bands of death’s dark door
How much more its rocky crags?
Gladly now these pilgrims kneel
And they worship at Christ’s feet
They knew this rock’s nest would peal
Death’s last anthem of defeat
I like the stanza where you described the grave as a womb. Happy Easter this Sunday.
Thank you Frank, and you have a grand Easter too!
Love how you retold the story of Easter all the way to the raising from death.
Thanks Bjorn. I just love the holiday and the One who started it all
Happy Easter, Walter 🙂
You too Jane
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A strong Easter tanaga, Walter. I very much like:
‘Riven rocks cried out aghast
Their echoes now a chorus’
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‘Saw what once had been a grave
Now a living breathing womb’.
Thanks Kim. Those rocks cried out
Wow – you rule the world of rhymes; well done. And Happy Easter!
Thanks Jilly, Happy Easter back at you!
Powerful words that give birth to powerful images.
Thanks Jo, it was a powerful day!
I agree with above–wonderful rhymes!
Thanks Merrild, Happy Easter
Thank you, Waltermarks. Happy Easter to you.
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Beautifully rhymed verses Walter ~ I specially love the Easter ending:
They knew this rock’s nest would peal
Death’s last anthem of defeat
Thanks Grace, Happy Easter
Well done! Happy Easter, Walter! (Save this for Sunday: “He is risen! … indeed!”)
Thanks Charley, Happy Easter to you
Thank you!
Happy Resurrection Day! Wonderful poem!!!
Happy Resurrection Day to you as well!
This could be a resurrection songs Walter! Well done!
dwight
Thanks Dwight, Happy Easter
Thanks, and to you as well!
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I like these lines especially: Saw what once had been a grave
Now a living breathing womb
Thank you, Happy Easter
The resurrection of Christ is so miraculous that it affects all, men and earth alike. These lines illustrate that unrestrained rejoicing:
“Riven rocks cried out aghast
Their echoes now a chorus:”
Happy Easter, Walter.
Thanks, Happy Easter Amaya
You’ve ushered me into the spirit of Easter. A miracle we try not to take for granted, Nicely done. Happy Easter!
Thanks Vivia, Happy Easter!
Same to you!😊
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I really love this, it is beautiful and a fitting story and reminder of what Easter is all about. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks Alison, Happy Easter!
There it is, Easter! Nicely done.
Thanks Avery, Happy Easter!
A powerful reminder of the sacrifice made for the sake of us all. Happy Easter to you!
Amen, Happy Easter Mish!
I love the title, Walter. And a wonderful use of the form to tell the Easter story. Happy Easter….and as goes the greeting, “Christ is Risen!”
Amen!
An Easter delight, Walter! Happy belated Easter! 🙂
Thanks Frank, a Happy Belated Easter to you!
Happy belated Easter! Wonderful retelling of the biblical scene.
Thanks colin, A Happy Easter to you