Occasional Impressions - music, prose, poetry and prayer on the web Occasional Impressions Prayer Collections     Stations of the Cross 13. Jesus dies on the cross Final betrayal Final agony Final breath Forsaken by his father Mocked by his executioners Final words Final misunderstanding Final scream Confused people look on As their Lord hangs lifeless from their cross Barnaby Perks 14. Jesus is laid in the tomb A gaping void Carved in stone A chamber filled with grief An aching cold Hewn in rock Walls constricting, closing in A numbing darkness Hollow to the core The final retreat of love and hope? Claire Hagger 15. Jesus risen from the dead Walking with a heavy heart Sadness Misery Tears keep falling Anguish Desolation Spices for a loved one Oh No! The stone's gone! Panic Fear Where is he, who are you? Disbelief Bewilderment Feet frozen to the ground Dawning realisation Recognition Comprehension He is alive! Alleluia! Ecstasy Exhilaration Jesus Christ is Risen today! Caroline Stevens Resurrection There is just a pulse of light collateral, not essential blink and you miss it nothing is different everything has changed Not energy but information has transduced the world information is life anti-entropy - a contradiction in terms resurrection So much for the metaphysics the bit we can’t understand what about the important bit the people the relationships the love and the loving Judas - I loved him but he opted out Peter - I love him but he rushed on John - I love him Mary - I love her They shall know and tell and share Thomas - I love him but he must wait he must corroborate Paul - I love him but he does not know yet All the others - I love them they will hear and share and tell They are now me risen, affirmed, authorised God among us - in us - through us mysterium mysteriorum mystery of mysteries alleluia John-David Yule Contact info@occasionalimpressions.co.uk © Occasional Impressions 2011 (April) return to Stations of the Cross