Easter Dawn

All the Earth belongs to me

a child in dress without the sleeves

taffeta bows, and Sunday shoes

in frosted air that leaves me blue.

We run full speed about the lawn

find scattered eggs on Easter dawn

to Church, back home, our feet will tread

to bbq,,,, where pit is red

with love's eternal glow of flame 

the joy of Spring on Easter day!

Itchy dress, I'll not suffer you.

Petticoat, with you I'm through.

The Lord has risen. Can't you see?

upon the cross for you, complete

The message simple, sweet and clear

that we must love all who come near.