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In The Garden by Jeanette Swan

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In the rich man’s grave, carved from the hill,
two men laid the body: dead and still.

Sabbath night and day followed Friday afternoon.
Jesus’ body (off the cross) – lay cold in the tomb

Mary came grieving in darkness on Sunday.
Then, pink dawn-light showed – the stone rolled away!

She told John and Peter and they ran ahead,
“They’ve taken him somewhere!” Mary said.

Peter walked in. John waited outside.
The body was gone but the cloths left behind…

The men went back home.
Mary came to the tomb.
She peered in and saw two angels were there.
“Where did you put him? Where, oh where?”

Behind her a man asked, “Why are you weeping?”
Perhaps he’s the gardener... “Who are you seeking?”

“Where have you put him?” she asked as she cried.
He said, “Mary!”
“Rabboni!” She smiled.

Bible reference: John 20:11-16 
*Sabbath = Saturday *Rabboni = teacher

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Let’s Have m-EGG-a Fun! by James Aitchison

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A skip and a hop,
a jump and a run,
Easter Sunday
is mega fun!

The eggs are hidden
everywhere,
up in trees,
under the stair.

Some are green,
some are red,
some are even
under my bed.

I’ll have a feast when
my search is complete;
and save the rest
for my friends to eat.

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Not The Right Egg by Jeanie Axton

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Henry was on an egg hunt
he headed quickly outside
bright and early Easter morning
excited for what he would find

He spotted a big brown egg
his left hand performing the scoop
But Alas! as it bounced in the bucket
Not an egg! but his pet dogs poop

Now his dog is in the laundry
she is safely locked-away 
Henry then cleaned his bucket
and got on with Easter Day

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Lots to Celebrate in March and April!

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It’s getting a little cooler and soon the leaves will start to turn those vibrant autumn colours. So many wonderful things to celebrate over the coming months. I’ve listed a few to ponder and will look forward to reading about what your favourite celebration might be. Send your poems to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

MARCH
Clean Up Australia Day March 2, World Wildlife Day March 3, International Women’s Day March 8, Holi March 14, St Patrick’s Day March 17, Harmony Week March 17 – 23, International Day of Happiness March 20 and International Day of Forests March 21.
Month long celebrations include Ramadan and

APRIL
April Fool’s Day April 1, International Children’s Book Day April 2, Easter Sunday April 20, Earth Day April 22 and ANZAC Day April 25.
Month long celebrations include National Autism Awareness month.

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Eggcitement! by James Aitchison

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I hear a hip and hop,
it’s very, very near,
and I know who it is —
he comes this time of year.

I’ve never ever seen him
as he hastens here and there;
the Easter Bunny’s hiding eggs 
and he won’t tell us where. 

He puts them under bushes,
and up in trees somewhere,
but my friends and I will find them
and we’ll have lots to share!

Photo by Alexas Fotos

March Prompt: Reflections and Celebrations.

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Two very important observances occur this March – Ramadan and Easter.

Ramadan is from March 11 to April 9, and Easter falls between March 29 and April 1.

Both of these offer a time for reflection, community and celebration.

Please send your poetic thoughts on the above to ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

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Good News Story

By Lynelle Kendall

The Easter story starts at Christmas,

When a baby named Jesus was born.

A special child, sent to save all people.

He brought hope like a bright new dawn.

As a man he told people God wanted their friendship,

But the wrong things they did had to go.

God is good, he is sad when we steal, when we lie,

When we’re mean to the people we know.

The first Easter, good Friday, Jesus died on a cross,

Took away all those wrong things we do,

And to prove he’s God’s son, and that those things are gone,

He came back to life! Yes it’s true!

Trust him with your heart and you can be God’s friend!

That’s what Easter is really about.

Hot cross buns will remind us; Jesus made a way,

It’s a good news story, no doubt!

Poetry Prompt 11Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #12.

Author’s Note: At Easter, Christians celebrate that Jesus died on the cross and came back to life. This good news is for all people everywhere. If you want to
find out more, ask the Chaplain at your school.
 

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Easter Unwrapped!

by Monty Edwards

 

Easter’s not about a bunny ,

Nor the eggs in shops you’ll see

Wrapped in foil with shells of chocolate:

Mostly empty , you’ll agree.

Easter’s all about a Saviour:

One who died and rose again;

Paid a price to bring us freedom;

Lives for evermore to reign.

 

We can leave our guilt behind us.

Jesus bore it on his cross.

Start again, and grateful serve him,

Rescued from eternal loss.

Ours is wisdom to obey him:

He alone our rightful King;

This is lasting satisfaction

Chocolate eggs can never bring.

  • Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #12

Poetry Prompt 11

Author comment: Amid today’s crass commercialism, the poem attempts to remind readers of Easter’s original meaning and significance which remain important to millions the world over.

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Not Hot Cross Buns Again!

by Carolyn Eldridge-Alfonzetti

 

At Easter Mum bakes special buns —

they’re warm and soft and sweet.

But with those piped white crosses

come some things this kid won’t eat.

 

The shiny glaze Mum brushes on,

I think is kind of icky.

It makes the buns look like they’re wet

and leaves my fingers sticky.

 

The shriveled-up sultanas

look like flies cooked in the dough.

I pick them out for our dog, Rex

(Shhhh.  Mummy doesn’t know!)

 

Those buns would be much nicer, too,

without mixed peel and spice.

If you ask me, next Easter,

hot cross doughnuts would be nice!

 

  • Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #12

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