Mary Geib's father-in-law, Clem Block, wrote these two poems. He is a Grand Rapids poet who has published 3 books of poetry and has received the Golden Poet Award.
EASTER THEN - EASTER NOW
Easter then was resurrection, Easter, a triumphant day,
Easter now is resurrection, 'cause God rolled the stone away.
Easter then found hope renewed, Promised then eternity,
Promises remain today, Promises to you and me.
Easter then they knew not all of God's real Master Plan.
Easter now we know not all – Mysteries remain to man.
Imperfections of each man, Were imperfections way back then,
Easter pointed out the how, Guidelines for the lives of men.
Easter then said God is Love, Easter now repeats that vow
Easter ever - Easter is, Easter then – Easter now
PRAYER FOR POWER
Our heavenly Father, of thee we ask,
Performance power for every task;
Guard our tongues, guide each thought,
Make us do the things we ought;
Light our candles while we read.
Let our hearts forever bleed
For thee, O Lord ... Amen.
Mary Geib (1991)
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