Poem: From grief to joy

From grief to joy

By L. Marie Enns

Mourning Mother Mary—

They killed her innocent Son

Despondent, devastated disciples—

Their Master lies lifeless, entombed

Godly, grieving women take spices

To anoint their Lord’s body—

Their final act of kindness.

Hope dashed by despair

Faith weakened by perplexity

Joy crushed by sorrow

The atmosphere hangs heavy

With grief and gloom,

Disappointment and dismay.

Then Sunday morning

Resurrection bursts forth!

The tomb is empty

New hope is born

On Easter morn

Joy and faith return

As confused minds struggle

To wholly comprehend

This new, unexpected revelation

Jesus is alive again!

He has risen from the dead

He has died and risen as He said

Glory to God in the highest

Alleluia! Christ is risen

Indeed!

L. Marie Enns, a retired teacher, writes devotionals and poetry. She and her husband Henry are adherents of La Crete Christian Fellowship, La Crete, Alta., while maintaining their membership at Compass Immanuel Church, Rapid View, Sask. This poem was first published in Easter Stories and More by InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship in March 2021.