Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The Hunt for Christ Revision 3

The Hunt for Christ

When I was young
It was about the sweets—
Gathering at the start line,
waiting for the signal.
Leaving everyone I knew
behind me, dashing off in pursuit.
The chocolate, the candy,
Chocolate bunnies, Easter eggs.
It was the thrill of the hunt
And the treasures inside.


As I grow older 
It’s a different day,
not a special day.
Sit through a church sermon,
go shopping, and cook.
Relatives, even unfavorable ones,
Make a special trip to my house,
Where we laugh our way through conversation.
When everyone leaves, the cleaning begins.
I hunt for a reason to even be excited. 


As I look toward my time of dying, 
I finally see the importance.
I peel back the way society
has portrayed Easter.  I look
beyond circumstances
and fabrications of this day.
I reflect back on the resurrection—
Salvation from the cross,
The love of my Savior.
I know there is life after death. 
My hunt for Christ has been satisfied.




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